Patient Access Representative - Emergency Department

Posted:
12/2/2024, 2:33:47 AM

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

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Patient Access Representative - Emergency Department

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Main Campus OR Operations-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

U99943

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Patient Access Representative – Emergency Department  


Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 


The Main Campus Emergency Department provides top-quality care to patients 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Caregivers treat over 61,000 adult and pediatric patients annually, providing a critical link to healthcare for our community, the region, and the world (through Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Transport). The number of resources at the Main Campus Emergency Department is vast with pharmacy, respiratory, care management, imaging, a split flow/fast-track area, and a Clinical Decision Unit. 


A caregiver in this position works 8:00am—5:00pm. 


A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Perform registration and obtain information about demographics, insurance, medical and financial.  

  • Crosstrain to staff all areas of patient access, such as front desk, admitting office, ED and cash register.  

  • Function as a Super User and act as a resource for training of new caregivers.  

  • Provide registration and cash collection access in Epic.  


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in a customer facing role OR an associate’s degree and one year of experience OR a bachelor’s degree.   

  • Knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to understand physician orders OR completion of course within one year.  

  • Basic PC software application knowledge and ability to use multiple data systems.  


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 as required.

                       

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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities