Patient Registration Financial Clearance per diem during weekdays

Position Purpose

Completes patient registrations/pre-registration processes following department procedures using identified technology systems. Processes include obtaining accurate demographic insurance and patient liability information. Responsible for working with multiple department/hospital and web-based systems.

What you will do

Specialist I:

• 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

Specialist II

• Experienced in processing financial clearance for complex services including surgical services observation and in-house cases

• Minimum of five (5) years of financial clearance / authorization experience in an acute care setting

• Experienced in complex facility based ancillary testing across multiple facilities/states

• Responsible for complex high-dollar services including surgical observation and in-house services working in multiple areas of verification including outpatient verification elective short procedure / inpatient verification & urgent admission verification or scheduling

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High school or equivalent

• Two years experience in an accredited hospital or physicians office (5 years for level II)

• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurances

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Per diem during the day during the week

• Training is 2 weeks Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p including classroom time in Springfield MA for local colleagues

• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive people-centered compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

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.