**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** **Position Summary:** The Financial Clearance Representative obtains and/or verifies demographic, clinical, financial and insurance information in the process of pre-registering and financially clearing patients for service delivery, including the entry of patient, guarantor information in the patient accounting system. Conducts online insurance eligibility/benefit verification, pre-certification/authorization, referral clearance and financial education on designated cases. Notifies patient/guarantor of patient liabilities, collects such liabilities and/or refers appropriate cases to financial counseling for follow-up and consultation. **Position Requirements:** + High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Data entry skills (50-60 keystrokes per minute). + Past work experience of at least one (1) year within a physician office, hospital or clinic environment, performing pre-registration and/or financial clearance activities or an insurance company, performing payer activities are highly desired. Working knowledge of medical terminology desirable. + Basic computer skills are required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) credentials by the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) is also preferred. + Excellent communication (verbal and writing) and organizational abilities. Interpersonal skills are necessary in dealing with peers, internal and external customers. Accuracy, attentiveness to detail and time management skills are required. + To successfully accomplish the essential job functions of this position, the incumbent will be required to work independently, read, write and operate keyboard and telephone effectively. **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, 6 paid Holidays • 25% discount with Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T • Please visit https://www.mercyhealth.com/careers/why-mercy-health/ to see the full list of perks and benefits we offer our colleagues. **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran