Patient Access Workleader

Cleveland Clinic

Medina, OH

Job posting number: #7307887 (Ref:ccf21931902)

Posted: May 5, 2025

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.


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 evenings + call, 2:00PM—10:30PM or 3:00PM—11:30PM.


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 associate’s degree may substitute one year of experience and a bachelor’s 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


Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.


By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.


Apply Now

Please mention to the employer that you saw this ad on AmericanCareers.com

More Info

Job posting number:#7307887 (Ref:ccf21931902)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland,Ohio
United States
More jobs from this employer