Patient Relations Spec II

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a dedicated Patient Relations professional to enhance patient and family experiences within a major hospital setting. You will serve as a liaison between patients, families, and staff, addressing concerns and guiding resolution efforts while supporting the hospital's commitment to compassionate care.

Responsibilities include identifying issues, coordinating cross-department reviews, and maintaining systems to document feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of hospital experience dealing with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional attention to relations between patients, families and hospital staff.
• Counsels to ensure timely and appropriate responses to concerns.
• Identify and recommend corrective steps for recurring service issues.
• Develops and maintains administrative support systems for the Patient Relations function.
• Collaborates with staff to document issues and ensure appropriate follow-up.

Skills

Patient relations

Communication with patients

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500107 Patient Experience Ofc Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 111 Compensation Range: $64,200.00 - $96,200.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Provides professional attention to the relations between patients/patient families and hospital staff, counseling both in order to ensure the former of timely and appropriate response to their concerns, and to benefit the latter through a sensitive interpretation of patient/family needs and feelings. Assists in identifying and recommending corrective steps for any recurring problems in providing services to patients and their families. Helps patients/families and staff deal with problematic situations in ways that are consistent with the three-fold mission of the hospital. Develops and maintains administrative support systems for the Patient Relations function.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in the development of systems that encourage patients/patient families to express concerns and emphasize the obligation for initial response by the staff directly caring for patients. Periodically makes rounds in all areas of the hospital to provide opportunities for interactions with patients/patient families and staff and for observing condition of facilities used by patients and their families. In situations where issues escalates past the point of origin, assists both patients/families and staff to identify primary concerns, deals with anger and helps them arrive at a mutual resolution that is just and clinically appropriate. Responds immediately to all complainants that go directly to leadership, either dealing with them personally or making appropriate referral. Maintains knowledge of the "Patients Rights" section of the New York State Hospital Code and with that of the Joint Commission or Accreditation of Hospitals and monitors institutional compliance in conjunction with Patient Relations team. Researches medical record for all issues forwarded for review by staff and prepares a case summary that documents both the feeling and factual allegations of complainants. Coordinates the review of issues that cross departmental lines and, as necessary, communicates with the patient/family. Works in conjunction with the Patient Relations team to appropriately identify and document chronic issues. Establishes special long-term relationships with patients/families and staff having unique or chronic problems, especially in patient matters in which there is liability potential. Reviews patient comment forms and ensures positive feedback gets to appropriate department heads and line staff and negative feedback is documented for subsequent review and follow-up. Identifies potential liability cases and, after initial investigation, prepares a case summary for legal staff. Receives information about loss of patient belongings. Works with staff to ensure a thorough search. Evaluates the degree of institutional responsibility for a loss and the appropriateness of reimbursement based on incident reports and other data. Makes recommendations for reimbursement or replacement. Ensures with each loss, whether reimbursed or not, there is preventive follow-up in the area involved. Deals with reimbursement questions relating to staff losses during patient care and out-of-pocket costs to visitors who have accidents and are treated on premises. Develops and maintains filing, data collection and other support systems appropriate to the Patient Relations functions. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of hospital experience, preferably in a teaching hospital in roles dealing with patients and families required Or equivalent combination of education and experience

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.