Patient Access Representative I

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. Customer service caregivers deliver what matters most to our patients and their families, ensure exceptional experiences and thrive on making positive impacts in the community. By joining the team as a Patient Access Representative, you will provide a comprehensive set of business and financial related services during the patient access process on the day the patient arrives at Union Hospital to receive healthcare services. You will work face-to-face with diverse populations of patients at both the window and bedside, collecting their financial, insurance, medical, and demographic information to check them in, complete their registration, and leave a positive, lasting impression. By taking this opportunity, you will be valued as a caregiver and supported as you achieve your goals.

A caregiver in this role works days from 6:00AM – 2:30PM, including rotating weekends and holidays.

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
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  
  

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.
  
  

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.).