Patient Experience Representative Full Time

2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital seeks a Patient Experience Representative to improve the patient and family experience under the Manager of Patient Experience. The role includes acting as a navigator and advocate, supporting service recovery, and helping patients access the patient portal.

Strong communication and professional appearance are essential. A high school diploma is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred; CALM training is required every two years; prior hospital customer service

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service in a hospital or medical practice setting preferred.
• Must attend CALM training in-house every 2 years.
• Excellent written and communication skills; professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the hospital experience for patients and families.
• Serve as navigator and advocate for patients; support service recovery.
• Engage patients in self-care and assist with logging onto the portal.
• Interact with patients and families to facilitate engagement in care.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Patient Satisfaction_2 Work Shift: Day Work Days: DAYS VARY Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hourly Rate/Range: 32.00 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Manager of Patient Experience, the Patient Experience Representative enhances the hospital experience of patients and their families. They may act as a navigator and advocate for the patient as well as a hospital Service Recovery expert. The Patient Experience Representative is instrumental in engaging patients in self care, and assists with this by interacting with patients to access the patient portal.

B. Essential Job Qualifications

Education: HS Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred Experience: Customer Service in a hospital or medical practice setting preferred. Certifications/Training: Must attend CALM training in-house every 2 years. Other: Excellent written and communication skills. Must present professionally and demonstrate positive customer service to patients.

C. Job Specific Contacts

General Contacts: Patients, Interdisciplinary Care Team, patients, family members, Visitors, MD’s, Administrators, Department Managers, staff Environment and Demands Environmental Demands: Patient Care Area, Potential Exposure to infection Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Concentration and organizational skills, analysis, customer sensitivity, critical thinking skills. Some lifting, pulling and standing. Manual dexterity.

Part I: Hospital-Wide Standards

A. Organizational Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including: WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.” I will: Place team success above individual recognition. Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace. Offer assistance generously without hesitation. EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.” I will: See projects through to ensure completion. Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees. Follow up to ensure a resolution. COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.” I will: Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words. APPEARANCE “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times” I will: Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance. Adhere to the Hospital's dress code policy. Promote and adhere to Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients and visitors. RESPONSIVENESS “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.” I will: Respond empathetically. Apologize for delays and concerns. EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.” I will: Anticipate and address my patients’ and customers’ needs. Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude. “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community. B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Demonstrates support of the mission and strategic action plan through the initiation and ongoing implementation/evaluation of department activities/plans. C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the successful operations of the department including, where applicable, age specific competency. * Serve as liaison and advocate between patients, family members, and the medical and administrative teams. Interact with patients/families to facilitate their engagement in the care provided during and following the hospital stay. Assist patients with logging onto the portal and portal management. Assist patients in interpreting hospital policies, procedures, services and obtaining solutions to problems and concerns. Investigates or assists with the investigations of patient complaints. Prepares reports and collects data as needed. Recommends and/or deploys actions directed at service recovery for dissatisfied patients and families as needed. Research, evaluate, and provide recommendations for implementation of non-clinical best practices utilized in the healthcare industry. Assist staff in expanding awareness of patients’ perceptions of the hospital experience and analysis of patient satisfaction data acquired via the Department of Patient Experience and the organizations patient satisfaction database. Participate on multidisciplinary committees and assist in the development of new initiatives to improve/increase overall patient, employee, and physician satisfaction. 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