Patient Access Specialist​/Front Desk

• Location 3975 Embassy Parkway,Akron, OH, 44333,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Patient Access, Clerical, Pain Management
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - PT

At Crystal Clinic, we're committed to helping patients move better through exceptional orthopedic care. Join a collaborative team where your expertise makes a direct impact on patient outcomes every day.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday | 28 hours per week | Day Shift
• Location:
  
  Fairlawn, OH
• Travel:
  Occasional travel between Clinic locations

• Welcome patients and provide exceptional customer service while managing check-in, check-out, registration, and scheduling activities.
• Verify demographic, insurance, referral, and authorization information to ensure accurate patient records and efficient care coordination.
• Schedule appointments, maintain EMR documentation, prepare charts, and support billing and referral workflows.
• Perform insurance eligibility verification, obtain prior authorizations, and assist patients with benefits education and financial counseling.
• Answer and route phone calls, coordinate communication between patients, providers, and clinical teams, and provide cross-coverage across departments as needed.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED required. College coursework or degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  At least 1 year of customer service, patient registration, scheduling, medical office, or healthcare access experience strongly preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Strong computer proficiency required, including experience with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA requirements.

At Crystal Clinic, people come first. Join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while supporting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and career development. With 50+ board-certified physicians and 15+ locations across Northeast Ohio, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact alongside some of the region's leading orthopedic specialists.

• 100% Employer-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) & Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Pet, Home & Auto Insurance
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture Focused on Work-Life Balance

Join Crystal Clinic and build a rewarding career with an organization committed to helping both patients and employees thrive.