Patient Access Representative - Emergency Department

                    

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Job Title

Patient Access Representative - Emergency Department

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

                     

Department

Admitting and Registration-Lutheran Hospital

                      

Job Code

U99943

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

11:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Located near downtown Cleveland, you will enjoy its wide variety of shopping and dining, proximity to sporting events, and the option of walking or biking to work. While enjoying the perks of being in the heart of Cleveland, you will also 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.   
 

Seconds count in an emergency, and for more than 100 years, people have counted on Lutheran Hospital’s Emergency Department to provide high quality, compassionate care. Caregivers in the Emergency Department provide top-quality care to all patient populations, ranging from infants to geriatrics, and ensure that each patient’s visit is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. 
 

A caregiver in this position works 11:00 p.m. -- 7:30 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

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

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.

                       

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.

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