Patient Service Specialist
Job Description
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. You will assist them with everything from scheduling and pre-registration to MyChart enrollment and visit preparations. This role is a great steppingstone for others within Customer Service and various departments within Cleveland Clinic.
This is a part-time remote role. A caregiver in this position will work 18 hours per week (36 hours per pay period) on a fixed schedule of Thursdays from 10:00am–9:00pm and Sundays from 3:00pm–11:30pm. Caregivers are required to work every Sunday and participate in an alternating holiday rotation.
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/GED and 2 years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer service
OR Associate’s Degree and 1 year of experience
OR 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
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.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $15.75
Maximum hourly: $21.65
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
