Financial Clearance I

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Lurie Children’s is ranked in all 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

About the role

This position is located at 680 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL.

• High school graduate required; BS or BA preferred.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of utilization management process, including communication with payors and benefit authorization for applicable situations.
• Experience reviewing medical charts/records and abstracting relevant clinical data to support medical necessity of scheduled procedures.
• Minimum two years’ experience in pre-certification initiation in a hospital/facility setting or physician office environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.50–$30.23 per hour. At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.

Benefits

For full-time and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D, and Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup childcare and eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

About Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints—recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and foster meaningful connections that promote belonging and allyship.