Job description
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 Service Specialist Location Lakewood Facility Lakewood Family Health Center Department Administration-Ambulatory Operations Job Code B15028 Shift Nights Schedule 10:30pm-7:00am Job Summary Job Details Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is happy to bring a new generation of healthcare to Lakewood.
Our focus is on providing top-quality care, outstanding service, strong educational programs and community investment. Cleveland Clinic provides a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission.
As a Patient Service Specialist, your responsibility is to deliver an exceptional experience to patients, families and visitors, from the moment they enter to the time they return home. You will assist them with everything from scheduling and pre-registration to My. Chart enrollment and visit preparations. This role is a great steppingstone for others within Customer Service and various departments within Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position works 3rd shift from 10:30pm to 7:00am including every other weekend and holiday on rotation. Training for the first 45 days would be 1st or 2nd shift before moving to the 3rd shift schedule. 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 My. Chart and Appointment Pass.
Minimum qualifications
High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer service OR Associate’s Degree and 1 year of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree Working knowledge of PC window applications Ability to perform basic math sufficient to process insurance co-pays Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Knowledge of medical terminology Demonstrable personal computer keyboard skills 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 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.