Patient Representative - Days

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a Patient Representative for day shifts to assist families and visitors. The role emphasizes information provision, emotional support, and proactive communication to maintain high patient/family satisfaction.

The position requires strong customer service, diplomacy, and coordination across departments, with a schedule of 10:00 AM–6:30 PM, Monday to Friday, at James Cancer Hospital.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of full-time work in a clinical or critical care area with strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, visitation, and emotional support to families and visitors.
• Collaborate with OSUMC services and volunteers to coordinate care and updates.
• Support patient/family satisfaction and service recovery through proactive communication.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Title

Patient Representative - Days

Department

James | Patient Experience

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients and families. This position is responsible for providing family support, education, mediation/issue resolution, project support, and patient information in the public spaces so that optimal quality and communication can be achieved. This position supports the development, implementation and coordination of programs and services that promote positive patient relations and patient/family satisfaction including promoting customer service behaviors.

Position Summary

Through personal interaction with families and visitors, collaboration with volunteers, and connections with other OSUMC services, the Patient Representative provides information, visitation, physical comfort, and emotional support. The Patient Representative functions include responding to family and visitor concerns through empathetic verbal communication skills. The Patient Representative provides proactive customer service interventions by anticipating the needs and feelings of families and visitors. The Patient Representative utilizes, as necessary, interpersonal, diplomacy, and conflict management skills, and service recovery approaches. Effective and timely communication is the primary tool and goal of the Patient Representative. Because the lobby and visitor lounge environment can sometimes become overwhelming and confusing to families and visitors, the Patient Representative, actively communicates family issues, questions, and concerns; regular rounding, and facilitates communication and updates to families and visitors. The Patient Representative will be responsible for providing important non-clinical information to families and visitors.

Qualifications

• For Hire: HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of full-time employment in a clinical or critical care area role. Evidence of customer service skills/training and ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals across the organization. Evidence of highly refined interpersonal skills, skills in conflict resolution, problem solving, program planning, and writing and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

• Health Care Administration - Patient and Family Relations - Individual Contributor - Technical - T2

Location

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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