Rush University
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System Director, Patient Financial Clearance-21455
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Rush University Medical Center . Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Patient Access Leadership Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Pay Range: $57.36 - $96.37 per hour Rush salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. Offers may vary. Summary
The System Director, Patient Financial Clearance leads and unifies preservice financial clearance operations across the system, including insurance verification and prior authorization. This role will standardize clearance processes, improve patient access, and reduce downstream denials. The Director will ensure patients experience timely, efficient service while strengthening financial performance. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for all enterprise-wide preservice financial clearance activities, including pre-registration, insurance eligibility verification, and prior authorization for both hospital-based and ambulatory services. This leader is responsible for implementing standardized, patient-centered workflows that improve revenue integrity, prevent front-end denials, and enhance access to care. The Director collaborates with access, clinical, financial, and payer stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clearance processes supported by technology and staff development. Responsibilities
Lead and unify preservice financial clearance operations across the system, including pre-registration, insurance eligibility verification, and prior authorization. Standardize clearance processes to improve patient access and reduce downstream denials. Provide strategic and operational leadership for enterprise-wide preservice activities and ensure workflows are patient-centered. Collaborate with access, clinical, financial, and payer stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clearance processes supported by technology and staff development. Qualifications
Bachelors degree required 57 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital or health system revenue cycle operations, with a focus on pre-registration and authorization In-depth knowledge of payer rules, authorization processes, and medical necessity requirements Experience with Epic or comparable enterprise scheduling/registration platforms Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and improve operational KPIs Strong interpersonal, leadership, and change management skills Preferred Job Qualifications
Masters degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field Certification(s) in Revenue Cycle (e.g., CRCR) or process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) preferred Physical Demands
Primarily office- or remote-based; frequent use of digital platforms and reporting tools Occasional travel to system sites for leadership engagement and operational support Active participation in leadership meetings, rounding, and strategic planning sessions Competencies
Operational Leadership: Expertise in financial clearance workflows and payer requirements Denial Prevention: Skilled in reducing upstream errors that lead to claim rejections or delays Collaboration: Works effectively with access, clinical, finance, and payer partners to ensure continuity of care and revenue Patient Experience: Designs workflows that enhance patient satisfaction while improving throughput Data-Driven Execution: Uses performance data and KPIs to guide strategy and operational adjustments Change Leadership: Leads adoption of new technologies, policies, and performance expectations across large teams Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
System Director, Patient Financial Clearance-21455
role at
Rush University Medical Center . Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Patient Access Leadership Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Pay Range: $57.36 - $96.37 per hour Rush salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. Offers may vary. Summary
The System Director, Patient Financial Clearance leads and unifies preservice financial clearance operations across the system, including insurance verification and prior authorization. This role will standardize clearance processes, improve patient access, and reduce downstream denials. The Director will ensure patients experience timely, efficient service while strengthening financial performance. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for all enterprise-wide preservice financial clearance activities, including pre-registration, insurance eligibility verification, and prior authorization for both hospital-based and ambulatory services. This leader is responsible for implementing standardized, patient-centered workflows that improve revenue integrity, prevent front-end denials, and enhance access to care. The Director collaborates with access, clinical, financial, and payer stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clearance processes supported by technology and staff development. Responsibilities
Lead and unify preservice financial clearance operations across the system, including pre-registration, insurance eligibility verification, and prior authorization. Standardize clearance processes to improve patient access and reduce downstream denials. Provide strategic and operational leadership for enterprise-wide preservice activities and ensure workflows are patient-centered. Collaborate with access, clinical, financial, and payer stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clearance processes supported by technology and staff development. Qualifications
Bachelors degree required 57 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital or health system revenue cycle operations, with a focus on pre-registration and authorization In-depth knowledge of payer rules, authorization processes, and medical necessity requirements Experience with Epic or comparable enterprise scheduling/registration platforms Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and improve operational KPIs Strong interpersonal, leadership, and change management skills Preferred Job Qualifications
Masters degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field Certification(s) in Revenue Cycle (e.g., CRCR) or process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) preferred Physical Demands
Primarily office- or remote-based; frequent use of digital platforms and reporting tools Occasional travel to system sites for leadership engagement and operational support Active participation in leadership meetings, rounding, and strategic planning sessions Competencies
Operational Leadership: Expertise in financial clearance workflows and payer requirements Denial Prevention: Skilled in reducing upstream errors that lead to claim rejections or delays Collaboration: Works effectively with access, clinical, finance, and payer partners to ensure continuity of care and revenue Patient Experience: Designs workflows that enhance patient satisfaction while improving throughput Data-Driven Execution: Uses performance data and KPIs to guide strategy and operational adjustments Change Leadership: Leads adoption of new technologies, policies, and performance expectations across large teams Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr