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Job Summary
Summary:
-Responsible for promoting positive patient experiences, resolving concerns, and ensuring that patient and family feedback is addressed effectively through patient-centered care, patient satisfaction, and excellent customer service.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions:
-Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and their families, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and feedback.
-Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families during challenging situations.
-Advocate for patients' rights, ensuring that their voices are heard and respected in decision-making processes related to their care.
-Mediate and resolve patient and family concerns or complaints promptly and with empathy.
-Gather and analyze patient feedback, surveys, and satisfaction data to identify areas for improvement in patient care and services.
-Educate patients and families about hospital policies, procedures, and available resources to facilitate better understanding and engagement in the healthcare process.
-Collect and maintain records of patient concerns, feedback, and resolution outcomes in a confidential and organized manner.
-Ensure compliance with patient rights, privacy regulations, and hospital policies related to patient and family interactions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Management preferred or Bachelor's Degree Social Work preferred or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Patient Relations/Advocacy Experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of patient rights, healthcare regulations, and quality improvement principles.
- Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and analysis to drive patient experience improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Hybrid
75 Francis Street
40
Regular
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$58,136.00 - $84,656.00/Annual
Grade
6
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