Office Coordinator Clerical - Primary Care

About the role

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone, triage calls, schedule appointments, schedule diagnostic testing and/or surgical procedures, obtain referral/authorizations, maintain physician calendar and other administrative duties.
• Support clinic operations by direct involvement with the physician(s) and nurse(s).
• Facilitate the access of patients to CCF through direct patient appointment scheduling or by serving as a liaison between patient and/or other medical departments.
• Work through and solve patient issues professionally and in a timely manner.
• Take and relay phone messages for the respective area in a clear and concise manner in accordance to CCF policy.
• Aid in calendar, meeting and travel arrangements as requested and ensure proper forms are completed.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files, including product and service quotes.
• Verify and update patient demographics and insurance information.
• Identify whether patients need a referral and/or authorization and obtain referral and/or authorization when necessary.
• Obtain proper information such as PCP, referring physician, CPT/DX codes prior to entering request into referral module.
• Input reasons for all visits on all appointments.
• Ensure same day add-on appointment is communicated to appropriate department personnel and authorization is secured.
• Complete and deliver surgery packets to OPS and Access Plus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of clerical, customer service or other relevant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology gained through experience or formal course work
• Basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Typing competency with the ability to format, spell, punctuate, edit and proofread
• Ability to transcribe dictated correspondence if needed

Preferred qualifications

• Medical office or insurance experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move up to 10 pounds

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.