Patient Access Representative I

Posted:
11/25/2024, 7:56:39 AM

Location(s):
Lakewood, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Patient Access Representative I

                        

Location

Lakewood

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood

                     

Department

Ambulatory Operations Transition-Regional Operations

                      

Job Code

U99943

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Patient Access Representative I


Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   


Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission. Customer service caregivers deliver what matters most to our patients and their families, ensure exceptional experiences and thrive on making positive impacts in the community. 


A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:00am—3:30pm 


A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

  • Provide a comprehensive set of business and financial related services during the patient access process on the day the patient arrives at the facility to receive service.  

  • Rotate to different locations/hospitals based on staffing needs. 

  • Perform registrations by completing an accurate face to face interview to obtain demographic, insurance, medical and financial information. 

  • Cross train to work all areas of Patient Access at any facility with minimal leadership guidance. 

  • Maintain productivity and quality standards.  

  • Act as a resource for training of new team members and during the implementation of new processes. 

  • Participate on committees and engage in continuous improvement efforts.  

  • Schedule services and provide physician offices/patients with accurate date and time information. 

  • Perform preregistration by contacting the patient and completing an accurate interview to obtain demographic, insurance, medical and financial information. 


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

  • High school diploma or GED. 

  • Three years of experience in a customer facing role with in-person or phone contact.  

  • An associate’s degree may substitute one year of experience and a bachelor’s degree may substitute two years of experience.  

  • Basic PC software application knowledge. 

  • Ability to use multiple data systems. 

  • Knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to understand physician orders or completion of course within 1 year. 


Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/   

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. 

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.  

  • Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.  

  • In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.  

  • In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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