Patient Service Specialist
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. 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 MyChart enrollment and visit preparations. This role is a great steppingstone to others within Customer Service and various departments within Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works 40 hours per week with shifts of 3 12's and a 4, 4 10's, or 5 8's. Weekend and holiday rotations are required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of medical terminology
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
