Patient Service Specialist

ccf; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Lodi, CA seeks a Patient Service Specialist to welcome patients, verify insurance, collect co-pays and schedule appointments. You will assist with kiosk use, pre-registration and MyChart enrollment, supporting physicians for a smooth checkout process.

The role requires multi-tasking on a 3rd shift, attending EPIC training on-site, and delivering a high standard of patient-first service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer service
• OR an Associate's Degree and one year of experience
• OR a Bachelor's Degree
• Working knowledge of PC window applications
• Ability to perform basic math sufficient to process insurance co-pays

Responsibilities

• Provide patient registration, visit preparation, telephone triage, insurance verification, co-pay collection, patient and record tracking, scheduling, arrival/departure desk activities, and interpreter services scheduling
• Enter and maintain confidential patient information
• Recruit, enroll and educate patients on MyChart and Appointment Pass

Skills

Customer service

Front desk operations

Technical aptitude

Education

High School or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

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 Service Specialist

Location Lodi

Facility Lodi Community Hospital

Department Patient Registration-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code B15028

Shift Nights

Schedule 11:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Patient Service Specialist, you'll help create an exceptional experience for patients, families and visitors from arrival through checkout. You'll welcome and check in patients, collect co-pays, complete visit preparations, assist with kiosk use, and support patients with scheduling, pre-registration and MyChart enrollment. You will also partner closely with physicians to ensure a smooth and efficient checkout process. This role offers a great opportunity to build your customer service experience while exploring career growth across Cleveland Clinic.

**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 Stow Health and Wellness. 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.

A caregiver in this position works 3rd shift from 11:00pm to 7:30am with rotating weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer service
• OR an Associate's Degree and one year of experience
• OR a Bachelor's Degree
• Working knowledge of PC window applications
• Ability to perform basic math sufficient to process insurance co-pays

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Type a minimum of 30 words per minute or personal computer keyboard skills
• Epic experience

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

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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