Patient Advocate Part-time

1103 Team Member Services; Kansas; On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Shawnee Mission, KS is hiring a part-time Patient Advocate to assist patients and families in navigating the healthcare system. You will support patient rights, service access, and satisfaction while coordinating with hospital staff.

The role requires strong communication, empathy, and experience in healthcare or digital customer service, with a focus on confidentiality and CMS guidelines. 20-hour weekly schedule and weekend options available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience in healthcare or 2+ years in customer service.
• Experience in digital customer service preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and resources to patients and families to help them navigate the healthcare system.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives related to patient care and satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Initiates visits with patients to assess their perception of hospital services and discusses issues.
• Works with nursing staff to rectify issues presented by patients in real time.
• Directs complaints and grievances received from patients or family members after discharge for assessment, processing and resolution.
• Facilitates the grievance process according to CMS regulations and hospital policies.
• Serves on committees related to Patient Rights, Customer Service, and Patient Satisfaction as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, and hospital staff to address and resolve concerns.
• Documents and tracks patient complaints and grievances to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with various departments to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Part time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9100 W 74TH ST City: SHAWNEE MISSION State: Kansas Postal Code: 66204

Job Description: Patient Advocate

Location: Shawnee Mission, KS Shift: Part-time, 20 hrs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support and resources to patients and families to help them navigate the healthcare system.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives related to patient care and satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Initiates visits with patients to assess their perception of hospital services and discusses any issues they may have.
• Works with nursing staff to rectify issues presented by patients in real time.
• Directs complaints and grievances received from patients or family members after discharge for assessment, processing and resolution.
• Facilitates the grievance process according to CMS regulations and hospital policies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Serves on committees related to Patient Rights, Customer Service, and Patient Satisfaction as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, and hospital staff to address and resolve concerns.
• Documents and tracks patient complaints and grievances to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with various departments to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English. [Required]
• [Required] Good oral communication skills. [Required]
• [Required] Excellent customer service skills. [Required]
• [Required] Excellent organization and people skills. [Required]
• [Required] Strong service skills and ability to communicate sensitively and effectively across various situations and personality types. [Required]
• [Required] Empathetic nature with a distinct ability to provide top-tier service consistently. [Required]
• [Required] Ability to build trust, rapport, and work in a supportive way to troubleshoot and resolve issues. [Required]
• [Required] Ability to handle stressful situations, work with a sense of urgency, manage multiple projects, and be flexible and adaptable to change. [Required]
• [Required] Strong writing skills for effective communication. [Required]
• [Required] Understanding of medical terminology. [Required]
• [Required] Planning and organizational skills, with an emphasis on appropriate documentation. [Required]
• [Required] Ability to recognize and safeguard confidential information, adhere to HIPAA guidelines, and maintain superior discretion. [Required]
• [Required] Results-oriented, with creativity and the needs of the customer guiding actions. [Required]
• [Required] High degree of self-awareness. [Required]
• [Required] Motivation driven by a passionate desire to enhance and improve patient outcomes. [Required]
• [Required] Experience in customer service within a digital environment. [Required]
• [Preferred] Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). [Preferred]
• [Preferred] Basic knowledge and ability to navigate a patient electronic medical record. [Preferred]
• [Preferred] Knowledge of healthcare, including the infrastructure and roles of interdisciplinary staff and service personnel. [Preferred]

Education

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience

1+ year of experience in a healthcare environment and/or two years of experience in customer service or related experience [Required]

Pay Range: $21.16 - $39.35

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.