Patient Experience Advocate, FT, 09A-5:30P

Patient Relations Specialist

Responsible for building trusting relationships with patient/families. Manages patient/family compliments, complaints & concerns. Is a facilitator between patient/family, administration, staff, and physicians. Responsible for the collaboration with stakeholders across the organization to work towards an appropriate resolution. Servers as a link for process improvement through investigation findings. Provides professional and empathetic advocacy for patients/families. Accountable for accurate/detailed documentation. Investigates, provides feedback to appropriate leadership and ensures complex issues are resolved within established time frames. Responsible for communicating with all parties involved keeping patients/families informed. Projects a positive and helpful demeanor while advocating on behalf of the patient. Responsible for maintaining patient/family confidentiality. Presents and communicates with all levels of the organization. Navigate seamlessly between departments and divisions. Requires a self-directed individual with the ability to exercise independent critical/strategic judgment & thinking, and master problem-solving skills. An exceptional communicator who maintains a professional, calm, and empathetic demeanor while constructively addressing concerns from internal or external customers. Estimated pay range for this position is $18.59 - $22.49 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees:

• High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be self-directed with strong conflict-management and problem-solving skills.
• Requires a critical thinker who is able to work with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor, service, goal and detail-oriented, organized and compassionate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fully proficient in computer applications used in day-to-day functions.
• Ability to extract data and discover patterns in data sets.
• Preferred: Patient/Guest relations or social work background.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Minimum Required Experience:

EOE, including disability/vets