Patient Experience Coordinator | University Hospital

Scope of Position

The Patient Experience Coordinator develops, implements, and coordinates programs and services that promote a positive patient experience. The Coordinator identifies patient needs, spearheads complaint and grievance resolution, is responsible for data entry and analyses, and models excellent service to patients and visitors; builds relationships with patients, families, and staff to create an environment for optimum patient satisfaction; is a resource for unit level staff and managers, as well as less experienced staff within the departments of patient experience;

works independently to meet system-wide objectives.

The Patient Experience Coordinator provides personalized guidance and support that promotes a positive patient and family experience throughout the care continuum. The position builds relationships with patients, families, and staff to create an environment for optimum patient satisfaction. In addition, this position is responsible for providing training, coaching, mediation/issue resolution, project support, and data entry and analysis.

The Patient Experience Coordinator functions include responding to patient, family, and visitor concerns; using excellent verbal and written communication skills; employing intervention, diplomacy, and conflict management skills and strategies; and using service recovery approaches to resolve issues. This position assists in providing training to physicians, residents, students, and staff on appropriate behaviors; employing conflict resolution tactics, responses, and skills to promote positive perceptions;

and improving processes to elevate the service levels provided to patients, families, and visitors. This position supports the Patient Experience Department by sharing information and analysis, providing team leadership for service improvement initiatives, and supporting department operations.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Two (2) years previous experience in patient experience or healthcare customer service required.

Preferred: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service, interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem solving, and program planning skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, patients, and visitors; ability to work independently on assigned projects; ability to analyze and interpret data and integrate raw data into actionable process improvements.

Ongoing: Annual patient relations training. Continued demonstration of competence to meet position responsibilities. Maintains knowledge of the Medical Centers policies and procedures and functions within those guidelines; maintains positive patient and guest relations.

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.

• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.

• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.

• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• And much more!