Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovativetreatmentsand a welcoming environment to all.
Cleveland Clinic's Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is a leader in the heart field. Its long history of innovations, from the first cardiac catheterization to new diagnostic imaging approaches and treatments for heart disease – provides a legacy of excellence in patient care,researchand education. Cleveland Clinic'sTomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicinehas physicians in every cardiovascular specialty working to offer the latest medications and interventional heart disease procedures.The endresult— better heart care outcomes for our patients.
A caregiver in this positionworksfrom8:00AM—4:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Ensure accuracy of system-wide master patient index through validation and capture of patient demographic data.
Validate patient physician information andensuresaccuratecollection.
Identifypatients in need of financial counseling to ensureappropriate paymentof services.
Triage appointments, based on diagnosis, patientpreferencesand physician specialty.
Coordinate services and provide special instructions as requested by patients, internalphysiciansand referring physicians.
Perform scheduling both intra- and inter-departmentally as requested by physician orders.
Receive orders and processes asindicatedbyproviderand schedules according to protocol.
Ensure accuracy of all data includingappropriate CPTcoding and case information (side, equipment, etc.).
Serve as liaison with admitting officeregardinghospital reservations
Act as a resource to all department personnel (surgeons, medical secretaries, nurses, residents, etc.)ondaily activity.
Communicate with patients and their families to provide detailed instructions,directionsand resources available.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
HighSchoolDiploma or GED
Two years of related experience in an area that provides broad knowledge of medical terminology that includes patient registration, patient billing, insurance processing or appointment/operating room scheduling OR three years of customer service concierge experience
Proficient in personal computers (PC) and general knowledge of PC-based systems and software
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Working knowledge of computerized appointment/OR scheduling systems, patient billing, insuranceprocessingor other related office functions to coordinate patient access
In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and/or CPT/ICD coding
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
Physical Requirements:
Requires frequent standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.
Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
Requires manual dexterity to grasp and handle records and to operate PC computer in the course of work and navigate throughout the hospital.
Normal or corrected vision.
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.
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