Patient Representative (Queens Hospital)
NYC Health
Hospitals NYC Health
Hospitals Queens, NY Queens, NY Full-time Full-time $46,571 a year $46,571 a year 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago About NYC Health
Hospitals:
Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes.
Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough.
In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.
At NYC Health
Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception.
Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts SHIFT:
9:
00am - 5:
00pm DAYS:
Monday - Friday
Job Description:
1.
Familiarizes patients, family members, caregivers and/or visitors with the purpose and philosophy of the health care setting and the patient representative program, and interprets and clarifies policies and procedures.
2.
Effectively communicates and demonstrates the System's acknowledgement and awareness of diverse health-related needs and concerns to patients, family members, caregivers, staff and the community.
Assures appropriate and timely responsiveness of the health care setting in meeting patient needs.
3.
Obtains information on patient's feelings and concerns through conducting interviews with patients, family members and/or caregivers, reviewing documentation, staff referrals and other applicable information.
4.
Documents complaints, requests and compliments concerning the health care setting, its staff and services.
5.
Analyzes and evaluates data to determine appropriate actions and refers to appropriate staff member, supervisor and/or agency for resolution.
6.
Consults with appropriate clinical and non-clinical staff, external authorities and agencies as part of the resolution process to ascertain and facilitate effective and efficient resolution of patient problems, while keeping patients fully informed of complaint status.
7.
Attends staff meetings to discuss and escalate matters concerning patient service, care and/or satisfaction and recommends improvements, remedial or corrective actions to avoid recurring patient complaints and improve patient experience.
8.
Prepares reports and participates in special studies, conducts research, as necessary, in connection with functional responsibilities.
9.
Provides and/or facilitates access to interpretation services, when needed to effectively convey information.
10.
May expedite the appropriate and secure delivery of patient medical information to legal staff, insurance carriers and physicians.
11.
May facilitate communication with appropriate health care setting departments, insurance carriers or other agencies regarding billing issues and concerns and take corrective action, where possible.
12.
Performs other related duties, as directed.
Minimum
Qualifications:
1.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration or in a health care specialization or related discipline; or 2.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fields, as described in 1 above or in social sciences; and one (1) year of paid, full-time responsible experience in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity performing functions related to the coordination and delivery of patient care services or similar functions in a hospital or a health care setting; or 3.
A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and/or experience.
Department Preferences 1.
Full-time responsible experience with customer service, conflict resolution, and a critical thinker with problem solving aptitude.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20
hrs.
per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$46,571.
00 per year Schedule:
Day shift Work setting:
In-person Work Location:
In person 1.
Familiarizes patients, family members, caregivers and/or visitors with the purpose and philosophy of the health care setting and the patient representative program, and interprets and clarifies policies and procedures.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Hospitals NYC Health
Hospitals Queens, NY Queens, NY Full-time Full-time $46,571 a year $46,571 a year 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago About NYC Health
Hospitals:
Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes.
Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough.
In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.
At NYC Health
Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception.
Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts SHIFT:
9:
00am - 5:
00pm DAYS:
Monday - Friday
Job Description:
1.
Familiarizes patients, family members, caregivers and/or visitors with the purpose and philosophy of the health care setting and the patient representative program, and interprets and clarifies policies and procedures.
2.
Effectively communicates and demonstrates the System's acknowledgement and awareness of diverse health-related needs and concerns to patients, family members, caregivers, staff and the community.
Assures appropriate and timely responsiveness of the health care setting in meeting patient needs.
3.
Obtains information on patient's feelings and concerns through conducting interviews with patients, family members and/or caregivers, reviewing documentation, staff referrals and other applicable information.
4.
Documents complaints, requests and compliments concerning the health care setting, its staff and services.
5.
Analyzes and evaluates data to determine appropriate actions and refers to appropriate staff member, supervisor and/or agency for resolution.
6.
Consults with appropriate clinical and non-clinical staff, external authorities and agencies as part of the resolution process to ascertain and facilitate effective and efficient resolution of patient problems, while keeping patients fully informed of complaint status.
7.
Attends staff meetings to discuss and escalate matters concerning patient service, care and/or satisfaction and recommends improvements, remedial or corrective actions to avoid recurring patient complaints and improve patient experience.
8.
Prepares reports and participates in special studies, conducts research, as necessary, in connection with functional responsibilities.
9.
Provides and/or facilitates access to interpretation services, when needed to effectively convey information.
10.
May expedite the appropriate and secure delivery of patient medical information to legal staff, insurance carriers and physicians.
11.
May facilitate communication with appropriate health care setting departments, insurance carriers or other agencies regarding billing issues and concerns and take corrective action, where possible.
12.
Performs other related duties, as directed.
Minimum
Qualifications:
1.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration or in a health care specialization or related discipline; or 2.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fields, as described in 1 above or in social sciences; and one (1) year of paid, full-time responsible experience in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity performing functions related to the coordination and delivery of patient care services or similar functions in a hospital or a health care setting; or 3.
A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and/or experience.
Department Preferences 1.
Full-time responsible experience with customer service, conflict resolution, and a critical thinker with problem solving aptitude.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20
hrs.
per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$46,571.
00 per year Schedule:
Day shift Work setting:
In-person Work Location:
In person 1.
Familiarizes patients, family members, caregivers and/or visitors with the purpose and philosophy of the health care setting and the patient representative program, and interprets and clarifies policies and procedures.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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