Patient Service Specialist - Urgent Care

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 - Urgent Care Location Dover Facility Union Hospital Department First Care-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Job Code B15028 Shift Day/Evening Rotation Schedule 8:00am-8:00pm/8:00am-4:00pm Job Summary Job Details 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. Patient Service Specialists deliver what matters most to our patients and their families, ensure exceptional experiences and thrive on making positive impacts in the community. Not only will taking on this opportunity allow you to be a part of a family-oriented team, but t he Patient Service Specialist role is a great steppingstone to other careers within customer service and other departments with Cleveland Clinic . A caregiver in this position works varying days and hours between 8:00AM – 8:00PM, with weekend requirements. Weekend hours are 8:00AM – 4:00PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide a 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. Encourage patient utilization of front-end technology and provide guidance, encouragement, education and hands-on training. Enter and maintain confidential patient information. Recruit, enroll and educate patients on MyChart and Appointment Pass. Participate in patient outreach activities such as proactive patient calls to assist with health maintenance and care compliance. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High S chool D iploma or GED and two years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer service OR an A ssociate’s D egree and one year of experience OR a B achelor’s D egree 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 Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute or demonstrable personal computer keyboard skills 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. 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster . Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.