Specialist, Financial Clearance

Ypsilanti, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Purpose

Uses specialized knowledge to support key areas of the organization related to an area of expertise.

Uses data research analysis critical thinking & problem-solving skills to support colleagues & leadership in achieving organizations strategic objectives.

Serves as a peer influencer & may direct a project or project team by applying industry experience & specialized knowledge.

Note: patients refers to patients clients residents participants customers members

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows understands incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission Values Vision Actions & Promise in behaviors practices & decisions.

Work Focus:

Research collect & analyze information. Identifies opportunities develops solutions & leads through resolution.

Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience.

Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.

Process Focus:

Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis create reports & develop educational materials.

Incorporates basic knowledge of Trinity Health policies practices & processes to ensure quality confidentiality & safety are prioritized.

Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.

Data Management & Analysis:

Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives.

Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making.

Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress ROI & impacts.

Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal state & local laws / regulations Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct as well as other policies procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of financial clearance and insurance verification processes with two (2) years of financial clearance experience in an acute care setting.

Responsible for all pre-service accounts financial clearance and collection prior to the date of service.

Obtains and verifies accurate insurance information benefit validation authorization and preservice collections.

Begins the overall patient experience and initiates the billing process for any services provided by the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Two (2) to Five (5) years experience in area of expertise such as scheduling financial clearance or patient access.

National certification in HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Must be proficient in the use of Patient Registration/Patient Accounting systems and related software systems.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have):

Associates Degree preferred.

Comprehensive knowledge of scheduling with mastery in at least three (3) or more modalities and insurance verification processes with three (3) years scheduling experience in an acute care setting Experience in complex facility based ancillary testing across multiple facilities/states.

Strong knowledge of third-party and government payer billing and reimbursement guidelines as well as department performance standards and policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:Purpose Uses specialized knowledge to support key areas of the organization related to an area of expertise.Uses data research analysis critical thinking & problem-solving skills to support colleagues & leadership in achieving organizations st...