What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT ADVOCATE position at Archbold?
Patient Advocate- Patient Representative
Description
Ability to be assertive in sensitive situations
Ability to use common sense in dealing with people in various levels of medical and or personal crisis
Ability to work independently and be creative in seeking and providing resources and support to the customer
Ability to provide leadership to an evolving program with unpredictable events possible
Ability to organize material into a strategic work plan
Ability to use computer technology to retrieve and manage data
Communication
Maintains Good Relationships with Others
Admission Visits
Follow-up Visits
Patient Complaints
Patient Support
Volunteer Chaplaincy Program
Adoption
Accountability
Education/Experience
Bachelor's preferred, Associate's accepted
Three years of hospital experience in a healthcare environment
Perks/Benefits
Hospitality industry experience preferred
(for Eligible Employees)
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What We Offer
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care
Description
Ability to be assertive in sensitive situations
Ability to use common sense in dealing with people in various levels of medical and or personal crisis
Ability to work independently and be creative in seeking and providing resources and support to the customer
Ability to provide leadership to an evolving program with unpredictable events possible
Ability to organize material into a strategic work plan
Ability to use computer technology to retrieve and manage data
Communication
Maintains Good Relationships with Others
Admission Visits
Follow-up Visits
Patient Complaints
Patient Support
Volunteer Chaplaincy Program
Adoption
Accountability
Education/Experience
Bachelor's preferred, Associate's accepted
Three years of hospital experience in a healthcare environment
Perks/Benefits
Hospitality industry experience preferred
(for Eligible Employees)
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What We Offer
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care