Financial Clearance Specialist in Lawrence, Massachusetts at Merrimack Health
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Job Description
At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $19.31 (Min) — $28.97 hourly (Max), excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.
Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.
As the Financial Clearance Specialist, you will contact insurance companies to obtain patient insurance benefits and requirements as needed for services provided to patients admitted to the hospital. The Financial Clearance Specialist financially secures hospital services by verifying insurance eligibility and benefits coverage, and by securing insurance pre-certification and/or authorization for inpatient admissions, observation, and outpatient services.
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1+ year of related experience with payer admission and billing knowledge.
- Computer experience to include prior EMR and Microsoft Office
- Ability to take direction and work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred:
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance requirements
- Revenue Cycle experience
Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
In 2022, Healthgrades ranked MH in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020!