[Hiring] Specialist II, Financial Clearance, Pt. Access @Trinity Health

Role Description

Specialist II, Financial Clearance, Pt. Access – St. Mary's Hospital – Per Diem Days - Remote

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 organization’s strategic objectives. Serves as a peer influencer & may direct a project or project team by applying industry experience & specialized knowledge.

Essential Functions

• Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
• Researches, collects & analyzes 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of financial clearance/authorization experience in an acute care setting.
• Experienced in processing financial clearance for complex services including surgical services, observation, and in-house cases.
• 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.

Benefits

• Pay range: $19.20-$24.60 based on experience, skills, and education.
• Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
• The pay range may vary within the stated range based on location.

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound & / or smell.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists & gases, biohazards/hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.).
• Occasional exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.
• Frequent ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas/concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks/projects.
• Continuous ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice/speech patterns, give/receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone/computer/device/equipment assigned) with some background noise.
• Frequent manual dexterity activities & / or grasping/handling.
• Occasional ability to climb, kneel, crouch & / or operate foot controls.
• Continuous use of a computer/other technology.
• Continuous ability to sit with the ability to vary/adjust physical position or activity.
• Frequent maintenance of a safe working environment & use of available personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Continuous compliance with Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines.
• Occasional ability to provide assistance in the event of an emergency.
• Occasional performance of activities that require standing/walking with the ability to vary/adjust physical position or activity.
• Occasional lifting of a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.
• Frequent use of upper & lower extremities, engaging in bending/stooping/reaching & pushing/pulling.
• Continuous work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.
• Occasional encounters with worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions.
• Occasional performance of work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients).

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.