Patient Access Workleader

Patient Access Workleader

Join Cleveland Clinics Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Whether or not you serve in a clinical role, every member of the Cleveland Clinic team is a caregiver. In our Finance division, caregivers use their knowledge and skill every day to provide exceptional experiences for patients and their families. As a Patient Access Workleader, you will function as the department lead.

A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 3:30pm – 12:00am.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Recommend and execute complex policies and procedures with the supervisor to ensure timely and accurate patient registration resolution.

Provide general oversight and direction for caregivers to ensure daily operational support.

Rotate to different locations/hospitals based on staffing needs.

Identify and utilize appropriate reports to contact insurance payers for resolution of accounts with registration issues with a minimal need to escalate issues internally.

Assist with and resolve patient inquiries or complaints.

Recommend and provide input to execute Patient Access programs according to changes in insurance regulations and data obtained from various departments and physicians regarding issues including registration.

Rotate in the on-call coverage and covers call-offs within the department.

Independently staff all patient access areas at any facility, including front desk, admitting office, ER registration and cashier.

Train caregivers and conduct performance evaluations.

Complete operational tasks, including staff schedules, working reports, performing compliance and denial audits, working reports, handling call offs, allocating work/resources and time and attendance entries.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

High school diploma or GED.

Four years of experience in a customer facing role with in-person or phone contact OR previous work leader experience with demonstrated competence in personnel management. An associates degree may substitute one year of experience and a bachelors degree may substitute two years of experience.

Basic PC software application knowledge and the ability to use multiple data systems.

Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to understand physician orders or complete a course within one year.

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Physical Requirements:

Sufficient mobility and strength to move around the department and throughout the facility.

Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.

Excessive walking and standing while obtaining patient information when using laptop computer on wheeled device for bedside registration. Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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