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Patient Service Representative

  • Job ID: 366948276
  • Status: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours:
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • Department: Outreach Erie_Dubois
  • Location: 118 East 2nd St, Erie PA 16507
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $18 to $29.40 / hour

Description


The Patient Services Representative will serve as the liaison between patients/guests and the hospital; to provide a specific channel through which patients/guests can seek solutions to problems, concerns and unmet needs; to proactively develop initiatives that will improve experiences for patients and their guests.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitates groups when appropriate to solve common problematic issues.
  • Explains hospital policies and procedures to patients and guests in coordination with the patient care team, assists patients in understanding their rights and the composition of the patient care team; listens to patients and guests as they voice their perception of the care experience..
  • Directs inquiries, grievances and complaints to appropriate hospital and medical staff, acts as an intermediary to hospital Administration on behalf of patients and their families, assures appropriate and timely follow-up with all grievances and complaints.
  • Attends patient advocate courses or sessions on improving the patient experience.
  • Reviews and evaluates patient satisfaction survey results and other related data; follows through with corrective action through interface with the Department Leaders' and/or appropriate committees.
  • Documents all patient complaints and grievances into the customer service database in a timely fashion.
  • Coordinates fact finding and follow-up with Risk Management, Administration, Department Leaders and other internal advocate groups.
  • Makes recommendation for changes in hospital policies and procedures related to patient care/satisfaction.
  • Collects and reports data regarding patient care problems, channels information for corrective action by appropriate department leaders and/or committees.
  • Participates on service excellence committees
  • Reviews negative patient satisfaction comments and ensures timely follow up when contacting patients about their complaints.
  • Coordinates the weekly grievance committee; generates reports, facilitates the meetings, prepares meeting minutes.
  • Participates in the hospital's education programs and maintains up-to-date knowledge with regard to education requirements.
  • Follows all proper grievance protocols in accordance with the hospital's policy.
  • Displays a friendly, outgoing and professional demeanor at all times.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Science, Marketing, Education or a related field
  • Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on oral and written communication
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite
  • Customer service experience preferred


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 31 Clearance with renewal
  • Act 33 Clearance with renewal
  • Act 34 Clearance with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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