Patient Access Representative I

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne is seeking a Patient Access Representative I to join the Admitting and Registration team. You will handle registration, insurance eligibility and co-pay collection, delivering a compassionate patient experience in a fast-paced ED setting.

This entry-level role offers training in EPIC, a schedule of days 6:00am-2:30pm, and opportunities to cross-train across front desk, admitting, ED and cash register.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and customer-facing experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology or completion of related course.
• Basic PC skills and ability to use multiple data systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 train new caregivers.
• Provide registration and cash collection access in Epic.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's 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 Representative I

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

Department

Admitting and Registration-Lutheran Hospital

Job Code

U99943

Shift

Days

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at 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. As a Patient Access Representative in the Emergency Department, your responsibility is to deliver an exceptional experience to patients, families and visitors, from the moment they enter to the time they return home. In this role, you will assist patients with everything from registration, insurance eligibility and collecting co-payments, to self-screening and scheduling services. This position provides a strong foundation to advance in your career within various departments at the Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works part-time shifts 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements. Caregiver will work 3 6hr shifts 1 week and 4 6hr shift the next week on rotation. A total of 42 hours per pay period.

Please note that the first 2 weeks will be designated towards EPIC training. The training is on-site Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

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
• Ability to work confidently and efficiently in an emergency department setting

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in healthcare, billing and coding
• Insurance experience
• Behavioral health 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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