Financial Clearance Specialist

🕒 August 7

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $20 - $33 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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UMass Memorial Health

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1884

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

💰 $4.7M Grant on 2022-12

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance

UMass Memorial Health is a comprehensive health system located in Massachusetts. It serves as the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School and offers a wide range of healthcare services across its network of hospitals, including UMass Memorial Medical Center, Harrington Hospital, HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Marlborough Hospital, and Milford Regional. The health system provides services in cancer care, diabetes, emergency and heart care, orthopedics, and more. It also offers behavioral health services and community health initiatives. UMass Memorial Health is renowned for its innovative clinical trials in oncology and has been recognized for its excellence in cancer programs. It serves as the exclusive healthcare provider for the Worcester Red Sox and offers extensive resources for patients, including financial counseling, price estimator tools, and various patient support services.

📋 Description

• Assess and verify patient demographic, financial, and insurance information for scheduled medical services • Collect copayments, deductibles, coinsurance, deposits, and down payments • Provide estimates for services and explain patient financial liability • Receive and process payments for current and past patient balances • Contact insurance companies to verify eligibility and obtain accurate billing information • Perform collections on outstanding accounts receivable • Ensure precertification authorization or referrals are in place before services are rendered • Refer patients to Financial Counselors or the Business Office based on patient needs • Reschedule appointments when requested or when financial circumstances require postponement • Enter clear notes regarding financial clearance status and communications in the system • Apply Financial Clearance Policy consistently and assess coverage gaps and patient financial exposure • Reprioritize work as needed and perform other duties to support department operations

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. required • Business concentration preferred • Associate degree or higher preferred • 4+ years of experience in a business office setting required; hospital revenue cycle, physician office, or collection agency experience preferred • Prior experience in a healthcare environment required • Working knowledge of personal computers and business office applications preferred • Familiarity with hospital computer systems is a plus • Knowledge of third-party collections and reimbursement preferred • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted where applicable • Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8am–4:30pm, 40 hours per week

🏖️ Benefits

• Potential signing bonus, subject to eligibility confirmation during the interview process • Primarily remote work arrangement • Monday through Friday schedule • Day shift, 8am–4:30pm • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action protections • Disability assistance during the application process