Patient Service Specialist - Oncology

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Job Title

Patient Service Specialist - Oncology

Location

Canton

Facility

Mercy Hospital

Department

Outpatient Infusion Center-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

At Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, patients experience comprehensive, compassionate cancer care close to home. Mercy Hospital brings top-tier cancer care with innovative technology to the community. Led by our empathetic team of caregivers, we are dedicated to supporting patients every step of the way. Our accessible care keeps patients close to home and connected to their support system, easing the burden of treatment while delivering the excellence patients deserve.

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. This specific Patient Service Specialist will be working in the Cancer Center/Surgery Center within the Oncology department. You will be able to make a significant difference in the first impression and initial moments of a cancer patient's journey with us. This role is also a great steppingstone to other careers within customer service and other departments with Cleveland Clinic.

Job Details

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

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.
• Recruit, enroll and educate patients on MyChart and Appointment Pass.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Ability to perform basic math sufficient to process insurance co-pays.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute or demonstrable personal computer keyboard skills.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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