Part-time Hospital Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Job Title:

Patient Representative | University Hospital

Department:

University Hospital | Information Desks

Scope of Position

The Patient Experience Department is responsible for supporting a patient and family-centered culture and leading initiatives designed to evaluate and improve the patient experience. Departmental functions include patient experience measurement and strategy, patient relations, patient and family advisory programs, interpreter services, pastoral care, and information desk services. The Patient Experience Department is responsible for meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements related to patient rights, organizational ethics, and resolution of patient concerns.

The Patient & Family Relations Representative (T2) provides personalized guidance and support to ensure a positive patient and family experience from arrival to departure. They anticipate and identify needs, address any issues or concerns, and oversee the arrival and departure experiences of guests, patients, and visitors. By building relationships with patients, families, volunteers, students, and staff through Visitor Management policies, software, and procedures, they create an environment that promotes optimum patient experience and satisfaction.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients and families. This position is responsible for providing family support, education, mediation/issue resolution, project support, and patient information in the Specialty Waiting areas and hospital entrances to achieve optimal quality and communication. Additionally, the role supports the development, implementation, and coordination of programs and services that promote positive patient relations and satisfaction, including customer service behaviors and First Impressions skills.

Position Summary

Through personal interaction with families and visitors, collaboration with volunteers, and connections with other OSUMC services, the Patient and Family Relations Representative provides effective and timely communication, information, visitation, physical comfort, and emotional support. They respond to family and visitor concerns with empathetic verbal communication, provide important non-clinical information, and offer proactive customer service interventions by anticipating the needs and feelings of families and visitors. They utilize interpersonal, diplomacy, and conflict management skills, as well as service recovery approaches when necessary.

Because the lobby and visitor lounge environment can sometimes become overwhelming and confusing to families and visitors, the Patient and Family Relations Representative actively communicates family issues, questions, and concerns, and provides regular communication and updates to families and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be available to work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 5:00 am - 3:30 pm OR 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

• High school diploma and a minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service or patient relations desired.

• Evidence of customer service skills/training and ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals across the organization.

• Evidence of highly refined interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, and writing and verbal communication skills.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include

• 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!

Explore our extensive benefits

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Work-life: Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement: State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health: Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off: Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial: Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness: Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.