Patient Liaison Neurodevelopmental Science Center
Akron Children's · Akron, OH · 1 mo ago
AnalystInternship
About the role
The Patient Liaison acts as the main contact and liaison for family/patient for patients with complex scheduling needs and coordination across transdisciplinary care teams.
Responsibilities
- Acts as the main contact and liaison for patients and their families where patient has complex scheduling needs requiring coordination across transdisciplinary care teams
- Assesses patient needs, determines appropriate services, and directs patient to those who can meet their care needs
- Coordinates appointment scheduling functions and prepares the family/patient for entrance to the department
- Performs point-of-service activities, including visit preparation and patient tracking
- Facilitates patient information and charting
- Mentors and acts as resource for care team in patient scheduling and provider support processes
- Other duties as required
Technical Expertise
- Experience in customer service is required
- Experience with medical terminology and information is required
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with strong listening skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, as well as anticipate and resolve problems
- Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferred
- Experience working with various levels within an organization is required
- Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required
- Experience working with a computer-based appointment scheduling system is required
Education and Experience
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Licensure: None
- Certification: Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit
- Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) years of relevant experience is required, two (2) years is preferred
Schedule
Full Time (40 hours per week) M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm. Onsite for Neurodevelopmental Science Center.