Patient Service Specialist

Patient Service SpecialistJoin Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and 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. As a Patient Service Specialist, 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 phone triage, 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 PRN (as needed) variable 1st shift hours.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.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 DegreeDemonstrated experience in providing exceptional customer services and conflict resolutionPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Knowledge of medical terminologyAbility to type a minimum of 30 words per minute or demonstrable personal computer keyboard skillsPhysical 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.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Cleveland Clinic