Patient Representative - Wed-Sat (Nights)

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Patient Representative for the University Hospital - Rhodes Hall. The role focuses on providing information, visitation support, and emotional comfort to families and visitors in a non-clinical capacity in a busy lobby setting.

Shifts run Wednesday through Saturday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM, totaling 40 scheduled hours. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1 year of relevant experience, and 2–4 years preferred for stronger candidates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, visitation, physical comfort, and emotional support to families and visitors.
• Respond to family and visitor concerns with empathetic verbal communication and diplomacy.
• Coordinate updates and facilitate communication for families and visitors; assist with service recovery.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Conflict management

Service recovery

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification or vocational training may be preferred

Job description

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Patient Representative - Wed-Sat (Nights)

Department: University Hospital | Information Desks

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

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Additional Information:Location:University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Varying Shifts

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

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.