Sr. Patient Relations Specialist
Holy Cross

Job Info

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Employment Type:Full timeShift:

Description:General Summary:
An integral member of the hospital-wide service quality improvement program which addresses the needs of the hospital's internal and external customers. Serves as a liaison between patients and visitors and Holy Cross Hospital leadership, functioning as the "face" of Holy Cross Hospital's Service Recovery in the moment and in coordinating appropriate and timely follow-up from individual department leaders with a single organizational reply. Assists managers with identification and investigation of service quality issues. Responsible for the day-to-day support of the organization's goal to create a culture of exceptional service. Responds to and manages complaints/concerns and written grievances regarding care experiences in collaboration with Risk Management under all federal, state, and accrediting body regulatory guidelines. Supports and promotes all initiatives of the Office of Patient & Family Experience and support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities
• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Description:

• Serves as a liaison between patients and visitors and Holy Cross Hospital leadership, functioning as the "face" of Holy Cross Hospital's Service Recovery in the moment and in coordinating appropriate and timely follow-up from individual department leaders with a single organizational reply.

Responsibilities:

• Must be skilled in prioritizing situations and events quickly and effectively while maintaining a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Must have ability to work independently under minimal supervision, provide support, and work well within a collaborative environment.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks with competing priorities, and meet objectives.
• Assists managers with identification and investigation of service quality issues.
• Responsible for the day-to-day support of the organization's goal to create a culture of exceptional service.
• Responds to and manages complaints/concerns and written grievances regarding care experiences in collaboration with Risk Management under all federal, state, and accrediting body regulatory guidelines.
• Supports and promotes all initiatives of the Office of Patient & Family Experience and support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What you will need:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Sciences, or related discipline required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of seven years of experience in a hospital setting.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with and interact effectively with employees, staff, management and administration.
• Ability to demonstrate technical skills in collecting, analyzing, and presenting information.
• Ability to act in an assertive, though diplomatic matter.
• Must have strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to employ data oriented software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, MIDAS+) Reads, writes, and thoroughly comprehends the English language

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Crisis management, de-escalation, and mediation experience.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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