Patient Access Coordinator

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus as a Patient Access Coordinator in the Appointment Center-Clinical and Operational Improvement. You will organize the patient access workflow, support appointment utilization programs, and collaborate with caregivers to ensure smooth operations.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This role offers opportunities to grow within a renowned healthcare system and contribute to patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Two years of outpatient scheduling experience, including interaction with patients and physicians.
• Or three years of external outpatient scheduling experience.
• Or Associate Degree and one year of experience.
• Or Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the activities and flow of patient access.
• Develop, implement and oversee appointment-utilization programs.
• Coordinate activities and resolve operational problems.
• Adjust schedules for employees, patients and physicians.
• Audit day sheets and update statistics in the computer data bank.
• Produce reports as needed.

Skills

Outpatient scheduling

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

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 Access Coordinator

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Appointment Center-Clinical and Operational Improvement

Job Code

B16013

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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. Here, 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.

As a Patient Access Coordinator, you will organize the activities and workflow of the Patient Access area. This role will allow you to create a foundation in healthcare and explore opportunities at Cleveland Clinic. Your fellow caregivers will encourage you in enhancing your customer service skills and finding your place within the organization.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the activities and flow of work for the patient access area.
• Develop, implement and oversee programs to improve appointment utilization such as reminder, follow-up on no-show/cancellation program.
• Coordinate activities and resolve operational problems.
• Adjust employees, patients and physicians' schedules to respond to operational problems.
• Control and audit the reconciliation of day sheets including adjusting statistics in the computer data bank.
• Produce reports as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Two years of Cleveland Clinic outpatient scheduling experience or equivalent, including interacting with patients, physicians, and other departments on a problem resolution basis
• OR three years of external outpatient scheduling experience, including resolving patient scheduling and the coordination of the work of others
• OR Associate Degree and one year of experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent data entry, sitting, standing and walking. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech. Occasional lifting or pushing up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Equal Opportunity

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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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.