Care Experience Specialist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Care Experience Specialist in Michigan. You will be the first resource for patient, family, or consumer inquiries, investigating concerns and elevating issues when needed.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to minimize adverse experiences and protect patient safety while strengthening loyalty to the Henry Ford Health brand. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 1–3 years' related experience in customer experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–3 years' equivalent experience in customer experience.
• Experience leading or facilitating multidisciplinary process improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and mitigate point-of-care concerns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce adverse experience outcomes.
• Support patient loyalty and Henry Ford Health brand.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Through effective interventions, the Care Experience Specialist (CXS) serves as the first resource for a patient, family, or consumer, concern or inquiry. They identify, investigate, and mitigate point-of-care concerns from escalating to grievances which may result in review by regulatory agencies. The CXS collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to reduce and prevent adverse experience outcomes, thereby minimizing the risk of increased suffering to patients and families. The CXS duties and responsibilities support patient loyalty which helps build the Henry Ford Health brand locally and nationally.

Qualifications

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree or 1-3 years' equivalent experience in direct intervention and management of consumer and team member events related to customer experience, risk, and safety. Multidisciplinary process improvement experience as a team leader or project facilitator preferred.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage diverse populations, both internally and externally
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations for application to quality, risk, and safety issues
• Exceptional interpersonal, diplomatic, and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to manage conflict and provide calming influence in difficult situations
• Proficiency in managing multiple simultaneous assignments with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to identify psychosocial factors influencing patient and family experience and link them to appropriate resources
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), electronic mail, and internet navigation software
• Commitment to service excellence and flexibility to function effectively within a team-based environment