Patient Engagement Coordinator

SUN Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Houston is seeking a Part-Time Patient Engagement Coordinator to support outcomes assessments and patient surveys within the treatment team. You will help patients complete intake, discharge, and satisfaction forms and ensure timely documentation in the electronic health record.

You will coordinate with clinical staff, maintain safety standards, and assist with enrollment in engagement programs.

Qualifications

• Assist patients with completion of admission and discharge outcomes assessments.
• Help complete patient satisfaction surveys and document results.
• Notify treatment team of assessments completion and safety issues.
• Use dynamic forms to complete assessments and surveys.
• File completed assessments in the electronic health record.
• Provide data on completed assessments and patient comments.
• Understand discharge calendar for discharge preparation.
• Coordinate admission outcomes within set timeframes.
• Assist patients with registration for additional engagement programs.
• Support safety programs and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission/discharge outcomes assessments.
• Assist with completion of patient satisfaction surveys.
• Notify team of completed assessments and safety concerns.
• Scan and file assessments in the EHR.
• Present data from assessments and patient comments.
• Support discharge planning and engagement activities.
• Maintain interdepartmental communication for timely assessments.
• Provide compassionate patient support and teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data collection

Patient engagement

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques certification

Some college courses

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Patient Engagement Coordinator# Patient Engagement CoordinatorSUN Behavioral Houston - Houston, TX 77054## OverviewPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftDaysEducation LevelHigh School/GEDTravel PercentageNoneCategoryHealth Care## Description**Position Summary:**Responsible for collection of outcomes assessments and patient satisfaction surveys, communication with the treatment team and documentation of completion.**Position Responsibilities:***Clinical / Technical Skills* (40% of performance review)* Assist the patient with completion of admission and discharge outcomes assessments appropriate to population and program within the designated time frames.* Assist the patient with completion of patient satisfaction surveys.* Notification to treatment team members of completion of admission and discharge outcomes assessments and communication of identified patient safety issues to treatment team.* Ability to use the dynamic forms for completion of outcomes assessments and satisfaction surveys.* Ability to scan and file completed outcomes assessments in the electronic health record.* Provide data of completed outcomes assessments and patient satisfaction surveys including patient comments.* Understanding of the Discharge Calendar for preparation for discharge and to ensure completion of discharge outcomes assessments and patient satisfaction surveys are completed and reviewed prior to discharge.* Interdepartmental communication to ensure admission outcomes assessments are completed within the designated time frames.* Assist the patient in registration and completion of additional engagement programs.* Perform other duties as required.*Safety* (15% of performance review)* Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members.* Follows all safety rules while on the job.* Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.* Corrects minor safety hazards.* Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.* Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.* Participates in quality projects, as assigned, the monthly Performance and Improvement Committee and supports quality initiatives.*Teamwork* (15% of performance review)* Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.* Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.* Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.* The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required* Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.* Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.*Integrity* (15% of performance review)* Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital* Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.* Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.* Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.* Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership* Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.*Compassion* (15% of performance review)* Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.* Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand* Desire to go above and beyond for others* Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences## Qualifications**Education*** Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.* Preferred: Some college courses**Experience*** Preferred: One (1) year of experience in a health care or behavioral health care setting.* May substitute education for experience.