Patient Representative - 2nd Shift

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be available to work Tuesday - Saturday, 3:30 pm - 12 am, OR, Sunday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 12 am
• A 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.

Benefits

• 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!

Contact Information

If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu.