Patient Access Representative

Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Dover, OH, is seeking a Patient Access Representative at Union Hospital. You will collect patient demographics, insurance and financial information, and check patients in for services using Epic.

Training includes two weeks of on-site Epic instruction before starting on your assigned shift. Openings include part-time mornings and afternoons; typical shifts range 6:00am–2:30pm and 2:00pm–10:30pm, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, customer service, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology or completion of related course within one year.
• Basic PC software knowledge and ability to use multiple data systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform registration and obtain demographics, insurance, medical and financial information.
• Cross-train to staff all areas of patient access (front desk, admitting, ED, cash register).
• Function as a Super User and train new caregivers.
• Provide registration and cash collection access in Epic.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

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Job Title

Patient Access Representative

Location

Dover

Facility

Union Hospital

Job Code

U99943

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

6:00am-10:30pm

Job Details

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award‑winning not‑for‑profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission. Customer service caregivers deliver what matters most to our patients and their families, ensure exceptional experiences and thrive on making positive impacts in the community. By joining the team as a Patient Access Representative, you will provide a comprehensive set of business and financial related services during the patient access process on the day the patient arrives at Union Hospital to receive healthcare services. You will work face‑to‑face with diverse populations of patients via mobile work station, collecting their financial, insurance, medical, and demographic information to check them in, complete their registration, and leave a positive, lasting impression. By taking this opportunity, you will be valued as a caregiver and supported as you achieve your goals.

Current openings:

• Part time mornings 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Part time afternoons 2:00 pm-10:30 pm

Please note that if you are selected, you will need to attend a 2 week EPIC training starting on your first day. The training is Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm on‑site at Union Hospital. You will need to attend all days of this training. Once the training is complete, you will then start work on your assigned schedule/shift. In order to be considered, you will need to acknowledge that you are able to attend the full duration of the training.

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award‑winning not‑for‑profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission. Customer service caregivers deliver what matters most to our patients and their families, ensure exceptional experiences and thrive on making positive impacts in the community. By joining the team as a Patient Access Representative, you will provide a comprehensive set of business and financial related services during the patient access process on the day the patient arrives at Union Hospital to receive healthcare services. You will work face‑to‑face with diverse populations of patients via mobile work station, collecting their financial, insurance, medical, and demographic information to check them in, complete their registration, and leave a positive, lasting impression. By taking this opportunity, you will be valued as a caregiver and supported as you achieve your goals.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform registration and obtain information about demographics, insurance, medical and financial.

• Crosstrain to staff all areas of patient access, such as front desk, admitting office, ED and cash register.

• Function as a Super User and act as a resource for training of new caregivers.

• Provide registration and cash collection access in Epic.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in a customer facing role OR an Associate’s Degree and one year of experience OR a Bachelor’s degree

• Knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to understand physician orders OR completion of course within one year

• Basic PC software application knowledge and ability to use multiple data systems

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal 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.

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