What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Relations Coordinator position at UPMC?
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Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full Time Patient Relations Coordinator to support the Magee Administration.
This position will work daylight shifts.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
Purpose:
Function as a liaison between patients/families and hospital to provide the following services: communication about patient rights and responsibilities, submission and resolution of patient complaints/grievances in order to improve patient satisfaction. Support clinical care and ancillary services by alleviating inconvenience, elevating spirits, resolve and accommodate the special needs of patients and their families/visitors.
Responsibilities:
- Participate on committees related to family-centered care or service excellence.
- Assist volunteer activities associated with the Patient Representative function.
- Carry out requirements of complaint management policy and procedure.
- Respond to complaints, grievances, and requests for assistance or inquiries from patients and families seeking problem resolution with any aspect of their healthcare experience.
- Participate in care conferences as a support person for family members, providing assistance in understanding, interpreting and organizing information for inquiry resolution.
- Accurately document and report accounts of problems and activities on behalf of patients and families.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000