Job Summary
Assists in creating a patient friendly environment, averting problems, solving concerns, and recommending opportunities to the organization to improve patient and visitor experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as the liaison for continuous communication among physicians, hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors.
- Educates and provides information to patients regarding their Emergency Department experience.
- Develops, implements, and / or participates in initiatives and activities designed to measure and promote patient and visitor satisfaction.
- Works to resolve patient concerns; escalates issues to appropriate personnel / departments as necessary to obtain timely and satisfactory resolution.
- Communicates patient experience results and updates on initiatives at staff meetings.
- Facilitates meetings / committees to address concerns related to patient experience.
- Rounds on patients proactively to identify opportunities to enhance patient experience.
- Analyzes complaint data to identify opportunities for improvement and works with appropriate leaders to facilitate change.
- Ensures timeliness of post-discharge calls to strengthen the patient relationship and recognizes opportunities for service recovery.
- Serves the organization and patients / visitors by championing positive change to affect better outcomes.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in Business required upon hire OR
- Associate's degree or higher in healthcare related field required upon hire
- A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- No experience required
- No licensure / certification / registration required
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
Physical Demands
- Standing : Occasionally
- Walking : Occasionally
- Sitting : Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs : Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs : Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs : Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs : Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs : Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs : Never
- Pushing / Pulling 0-25 lbs : Rarely
- Pushing / Pulling 25-75 lbs : Never
- Pushing / Pulling over 75 lbs : Never
- Climbing : Rarely
- Bending / Stooping : Rarely
- Kneeling : Rarely
- Crouching / Crawling : Rarely
- Reaching : Occasionally
- Talking : Frequently
- Hearing : Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot / Leg Movements : Never
- Repetitive Hand / Arm Movements : Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry : Frequently
- Running : Never
- Vision : Depth Perception : Frequently
- Vision : Distinguish Color : Frequently
- Vision : Seeing Far : Frequently
- Vision : Seeing Near : Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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