Financial Clearance Specialist

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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Mercy Health West Michigan Hospital Campus - Grand Rapids, Mi Until 10/6/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This is a fully remote position, must be within driving distance of West MI.

Shift: Day shift, 9:30-6:00 pm. First two weeks of EPIC training are M-F, 8a-430pm.

Purpose

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.

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 account’s 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.

Minimum 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.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

  • Associates Degree, preferred.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of scheduling with mastery in at least three (3) or more modalities and insurance verification processes with three (3) years scheduling experience in an acute care setting

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

  • Strong knowledge of third-party and government payer billing and reimbursement guidelines as well as department performance standards and policies and procedures.

Why Trinity Health?

  • Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country.
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid time off and comprehensive benefit package that starts day one
  • Benefits on day 1, no waiting period
  • Retirement programs with employer match
  • Student loan forgiveness services for staff and their family
  • 18 Days of PTO your first year
  • 25% discount with Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T

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.

About this role

Summary

Supports insurance verification, pre-service collections, and patient account processes.

Job title

Financial Clearance Specialist

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

remote position within driving distance of West MI, Michigan

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

insurance verificationpatient registrationsoftware systems

Preferred skills

associates degreeschedulingcomplex billing

Specializations

financial clearanceinsurance verificationpatient access
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Remote

Unknown location

On-site