Specialist II, Financial Clearance, Patient Access

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

3d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist II, Financial Clearance, Patient Access uses specialized knowledge to support organizational areas of expertise. The role applies data research and analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving to help colleagues and leadership achieve strategic objectives. The specialist serves as a peer influencer and may direct a project or project team using industry experience and specialized knowledge.

The position processes complex, high-dollar financial clearance cases, including surgical, observation, and in-house services. Work spans outpatient verification, elective short procedure and inpatient verification, and urgent admission verification or scheduling. The role also analyzes and distributes reports, supports performance improvement, and develops educational materials while prioritizing quality, confidentiality, and safety.

Requirements

• At least five years of financial clearance or authorization experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience processing financial clearance for complex services, including surgical services, observation, and in-house cases.
• Experience with complex facility-based ancillary testing across multiple facilities or states.
• Proficiency with Patient Registration/Patient Accounting systems and related software.
• National certification in HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and analyze information; identify opportunities, develop solutions, and lead issues through resolution.
• Collaborate on performance improvement activities based on program efficiency and patient experience outcomes.
• Distribute analytical reports.
• Use multiple system applications to conduct analysis, create reports, and develop educational materials.
• Apply knowledge of Trinity Health policies, practices, and processes to prioritize quality, confidentiality, and safety.
• Synthesize and analyze data, provide detailed summaries and graphical presentations of trends, and recommend practical options or solutions while considering business strategy and supporting leadership decision-making.
• Process complex, high-dollar services, including surgical, observation, and in-house cases across outpatient, elective short procedure/inpatient, and urgent admission verification or scheduling areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Paid time off
• 403(b)
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible schedules
• Free onsite parking
• Referral Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed