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Job TitlePatient Service Specialist
LocationParkland
FacilityFlorida Parkland
DepartmentRegistration-Weston Hospital
Job Code000667
ShiftDay/Evening Rotation
Schedule8:30am-5:00pm/10:30am-7:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team down in sunny Florida, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, 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. 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. In this role, you will provide front-end support for the Parkland Primary Care Office as well as for Physical Therapy during the rotating Monday and Wednesday shifts. The 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 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:45AM – 5:15PM and rotating Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30AM – 7:00PM.
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.
Enter and maintain confidential patient information.
Encourage patient utilization of front-end technology and provide guidance, encouragement, education and hands-on training.
Recruit, enroll and educate patients on MyChart and Appointment Pass.
Process the workflow for the day.
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 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 sufficient to input and retrieve data
Ability to perform basic math sufficient to process insurance co-pays
Excellent communication and organizational skills
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
Bi-lingual Spanish language skills
Customer service experience in a medical setting
Medical office system 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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