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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than600 physicians and other providerswho offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensationfor afull-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

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Assumes responsibility for coordinating and implementing guest services activities to improve patient, visitor, employee and physician relations. Supervises and oversees the daily operations of Patient Experience Representatives. Assists Director Patient Experience with the design and consistent execution of the elements of a contemporary patient experience program. Provides customer service training/education to key stakeholders. Coordinates an integrated guest satisfaction improvement programs with input from Capital Health leadership, physicians, front-line staff, and customers.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in healthcare- or business-related field.

Experience: Three years' experience in a patient advocate/guest relations role in a healthcare environment, including one year of solid supervisory or project management experience.

Knowledge and Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated use of conflict resolution skills. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Familiarity with Medical insurance and medical terminology.

Special Training: Training in healthcare/customer service with proven leadership experience. Intermediate computer and analytical skills. Nursing experience preferred.

• Oversees concierge services to ensure that CH provides a comprehensive program to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Capital Health policies and all regulatory requirements. Ensures staff handles all interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism for all guests. Assigns duties and reinforces a hospitality approach for a positive first impression.

• Observes performance and coaches staff on daily basis to ensure adherence to procedures and to provide high levels of guest satisfaction.

• Successfully interacts in stressful situations with patients and their families to ensure high quality outcomes. Exercises discretion and judgment while investigating all concerns and issues to bring about resolutions that balance, to the extent possible, patient satisfaction with organizational needs.

• Provides accurate information to patients and families on Patient Rights. Communicates effectively while being sensitive to an educationally and culturally diverse population. Clearly communicates details of Advance Directives, living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care as requested and seeks expert resources as necessary.

• Actively encourages input from staff on providing exceptional customer service to our patients, families, staff and physicians. Communicates recommendations and, when appropriate, implements workable suggestions.

• Effectively trains staff to project a positive and outgoing attitude by providing seamless guest recovery when necessary and a passionate approach to customer service.

• Drives systems and standards of the guest relations program through coaching and role modeling desired behaviors in interactions with staff, patients and families. Assists with proven patient satisfaction strategies; enhances visibility through frequent visits, engages staff, physicians and patients, and provides feedback and coaching opportunities.

• Documents accurately each patient/family interaction when entering data into patient complaint/compliment tracking system. Ensures accurate record keeping, tracking and trending of patient issues to present reports upon the request of various regulatory personnel.

• Appropriately schedules staff and adjusts staff schedules based on patient needs and oversees equitable distribution of assignments. Evaluates performance and ensures competence of staff as required by CH guidelines and timeframes.

• Assists the Director of Patient Experience in the development of annual budgets within CH guidelines and timeframe. Monitors budgets for appropriate utilization of resources as evidenced by CH financial reports. Demonstrates proactive vigilance in identifying opportunities for review enhancement and cost reduction.

• Assists the Director of Patient Experience in planning and executing Best Practice and new initiatives for patient satisfaction at Capital Health.

• Facilitates patient engagement initiatives with other medical staff and supports the Patient Experience process with customers to improve and sustain HCAHPS scores.

• Participates in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborative patient satisfaction projects. Attends in-service training and seminars to stay abreast of best practices for patient satisfaction

• Performs chart review for complaints and grievances.

• Coordinates effective implementation of language access, communication procedures, and procedures for providing reasonable modifications for individuals with disabilities.

• Acts in capacity as a Section 1557 coordinator.

• Attends staff meetings to provide unit updates with regard to patient experience initiatives and HCAHPS scores. Provides coaching to employees with direct patient care (nurses, techs, EVS, transport) for service recovery as needed. Coordinates family meetings as needed.

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing

• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

• Continuous physical demands include: Walking

• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing

• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits - Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.