Specialist I:Responsible for pre-registration, scheduling, electronically verifying insurance eligibility & accurately identifying & collecting patient financial responsibility. Handles complex scheduled events, including high dollar testing, associated studies & those with study specific instructions & communicates effectively to service delivery areas to maximize patient flow & customer service. Begins the overall patient experience & initiate the billing process for any services provided by the hospital. Requirements:1. 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 & related software systems. Additional Qualifications (nice to have)1. Associates Degree, preferred .. Comprehensive knowledge of scheduling with mastery in at least three (3) or more modalities & insurance verification processes with three (3) years scheduling experience in an acute care setting 3. Experience in complex facility based ancillary testing across multiple facilities/states 4. Strong knowledge of third-party & government payer billing & reimbursement guidelines as well as department performance standards & policies & procedures. Pay Range: $22.00- $28.65