Patient Experience Specialist - Capital Region Medical Center

Shift:Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Office of Patient Experience
Facility: Capital Region Medical Center - 1125 Madison St., Jefferson City, MO
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, empathetic, and service-driven individual to join our Gold Team as a Patient Experience Specialist. If you thrive on making meaningful connections, navigating complex situations with grace, and creating positive, lasting impressions for patients and their families, this is your opportunity to shine. We value individuals who are natural problem-solvers, passionate about elevating the patient experience, and committed to improving every interaction. At MU Health Care, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic team that leads with heart and aims to make a difference in every encounter. This role is perfect for someone who brings both warmth and professionalism-and is ready to champion patient voices with empathy and integrity. Join us and help shape a culture where people feel seen, heard, and truly cared for.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

* Serve as an official liaison for the patient and family in the mediation and resolution of complaints and grievances. Lead these processes for MU Health Care, abiding by all patient rights and responsibilities, accreditation standards, and regulations by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Coordinate the investigation, as well as the formal communication to the patient.

* Manage all patient comments, collected from channels other than patient surveys, using the Patient Safety Network when appropriate to coordinate and distribute information and generate responses.

* Serve as an expert resource of MU Health Care services, locations, and information for patients and family members.

* Round on public areas and units in hospitals and clinics, promoting positive relationships with patients and family members and ensuring the physical environments meet high standards.

* Participate in and develop customer service and conflict resolution training for hospital and clinic staff.

* Identify, lead, and participate in performance improvement projects that enrich interactions, simplify access, and ease the frustrations of patients and family members.

* May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

* Three (3) years of experience working with the public.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience in customer service or client service roles.

* Health care experience.

* Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.