Patient Access Representative 1

Cleveland Clinic; Colesville (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Garfield Heights is seeking a Patient Access Representative 1 to staff multiple access points across Marymount Hospital. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, collecting demographic and financial information, and supporting front desk, admitting, ED, and cashier functions.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of customer-facing experience. Training and cross-location deployment are possible based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a customer facing role with in person or phone contact.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs registrations by completing an accurate face to face interview to obtain demographic, insurance, medical and financial information.
• Cross-trained to staff all areas of Patient Access at any facility, including Front Desk, Admitting Office, ED and Cashier.
• Maintains productivity and quality standards.
• Functions as a Super User.
• Acts as a resource for training of new team members and during the implementation of new processes.
• Provided registration and cash collection access in Epic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

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 Representative 1

Location

Garfield Hts

Facility

Marymount Hospital

Department

Admitting and Registration-Marymount Hospital

Job Code

U99943

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Provides a comprehensive set of business and financial related services during the patient access process on the day the patient arrives to the facility to receive service. Employee may rotate to different locations/hospitals based on staffing needs.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Performs registrations by completing an accurate face to face interview to obtain demographic, insurance, medical and financial information.
• Cross-trained to staff all areas of Patient Access at any facility, including but not limited to, Front Desk, Admitting Office, ED and Cashier.
• Maintains productivity and quality standards.
• Functions as a Super User.
• Acts as a resource for training of new team members and during the implementation of new processes.
• Provided registration and cash collection access in Epic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Basic PC software application knowledge and ability to use multiple data systems required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to understand physician orders or completion of course within 1 year.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain composure in difficult situations in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional approach and communicates effectively with customers and team members.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer facing role with in person or phone contact.
• An Associates degree may substitute for up to one year of the stated experience.
• A Bachelors degree my substitute for up to two years of the stated experience.

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.

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