Patient Access Representative - AGP

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.

Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission. Patient Access Representatives deliver what matters most to our patients and their families, ensure exceptional experiences and thrive on making positive impacts in the community. As a Patient Access Representative, you will pre-register and greet patients in the Emergency Department, verify information and collect copays for diagnostic services and pre-register patients for outpatient services. Your role is essential to ensuring a seamless model of access for patients, physicians and family members and setting the tone for how their visit to the Emergency Department goes.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM - 3:00PM or 11:00AM - 7:00PM.

Please note that if you are selected, you will need to attend a 2-week EPIC training starting on your first day. The training is Monday-Friday from 8:00AM - 4:30PM on-site at Akron General. You will need to attend all days of this training. Once the training is complete, you will then start work on your assigned schedule/shift. In order to be considered, you will need to acknowledge that you are able to attend the full duration of the training.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform registration and complete an accurate face-to-face interview to obtain demographic, insurance, medical and financial information.

• 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 with in person or phone contact

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• EPIC knowledge

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.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities