Patient Service Specialist

Cleveland Clinic

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Details Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission. Patient Service Specialists deliver what matters most to our patients and their families, ensure exceptional experiences and thrive on making positive impacts in the community. You will be the first person the patient will interact with once they are through security, allowing you to set the tone for how the visit goes. The Patient Service Specialist role is a great steppingstone to other careers within customer service and other departments with Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer service OR an Associate’s Degree and one year of experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to perform basic math sufficient to process insurance co-pays
• Demonstrated experience in providing exceptional customer services and conflict resolution
• Working knowledge of PC window applications
• 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute or demonstrable personal computer keyboard skills

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Process the workflow for the day.
• May participate in patient outreach activities such as proactive patient calls to assist with health maintenance and care compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED