Patient Service Specialist

Posted:
12/11/2025, 10:42:09 PM

Location(s):
Middleburg Heights, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ Westlake, Texas, United States ⋅ Medina, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

                    

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.

                        

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Job Title

Patient Service Specialist

                        

Location

Westlake

                    

Facility

Childrens Therapy Services Westlake

                     

Department

Therapy Services-Children's Institute

                      

Job Code

B15028

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

7:00am-6:00pm/8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Children's Rehabilitation at our Westlake facility where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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 Patient Service Specialist delivers a comprehensive, proactive, and “Patients First” experience for all patients and visitors. This role requires exceptional customer service skills and the ability to utilize evolving technologies to support a wide range of patient needs, including appointment scheduling, registration, wayfinding, and general inquiries. The specialist consistently represents Cleveland Clinic in a professional, compassionate, and service-oriented manner.

Responsibilities include ensuring an efficient, positive patient experience, supporting compliance standards, and helping reduce financial risk through accurate scheduling and registration. This position provides clerical and administrative support for all therapy disciplines, including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.
 

A caregiver in this position works 7:00 AM–6:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, depending on department needs. May be required to float to other locations, including Middleburg Heights, Medina, and Children’s Rehab, although floating occurs infrequently. If weekend operations are implemented in the future, participation in a weekend rotation may be required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Provide a comprehensive, proactive and “Patients First” experience for patients and visitors.  

  • Investigate, triage and resolve patient issues using the established HEART model.  

  • Create a welcome and professional environment, interact with patients and ensure stellar patient experiences.  

  • Perform patient registration, visit preparation, telephone triage, insurance verification, co-pay collection, patient and record tracking, scheduling, arrival and/or departure desk activities and screening and scheduling of interpreter services.  

  • Enter and maintain confidential patient information.  

  • Recruit, enroll and educate patients on MyChart and Appointment Pass.  

 
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer service  

  • OR Associate’s Degree and one year of experience  

  • OR Bachelor’s Degree  

 
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Knowledge of medical terminology  


Physical Requirements:

  • Dexterity sufficient to operate a PC and other office equipment.

  • Requires extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.

  • Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.

  • Must be able to navigate various locations and function in a fast-paced, hectic environment.

  • Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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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