Manager Patient Relations

Manager Patient Relations

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Time Type : Full time

Department : CC017665 Quality Improvement

Summary :

5 years related work experience & 1 year leadership experience required. The Manager Patient Relations is accountable for overseeing the development and ongoing management of patient relations activities. Primary responsibilities include : identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient relations workflows to ensure a timely, effective, efficient, and equitable approach to reported patient concerns, overseeing the patient grievance process to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements, and collaboratively leading / supporting improvement initiatives across the organization based on identified opportunities.

Additional Information :

• Bachelor's or work experience equivalent required
• 5 years related work experience required
• 1 year leadership experience required

Required Education :

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; Or four years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Work Experience :

Related Field - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience

Required Certifications :

Recommended Certifications :

Description :

1. Trains and provides supervisory oversight for patient relations staff 2. Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements for managing patient complaints / grievances, including complete, accurate, and timely documentation 3. Evaluates findings from complaint / grievance review processes and facilitates additional reviews or follow-up as needed 4. Takes an active leadership role in implementing and sustaining programs / initiatives, such as PARS, by designing effective and efficient patient relations workflows for capturing, responding to, and disseminating unsolicited patient feedback 5. Coordinates and facilitates a multidisciplinary approach for navigating / addressing complex patient complaints or conflicts 6. Utilizes a proactive, collaborative approach for identifying and addressing potential issues that may negatively influence the patient care experience or perception of the experience 7. Creates and provides training, education, and in-services for staff / teams to promote optimal communication and response to patient concerns 8. Establishes processes / systems for collecting data, assuring data integrity, monitoring and reporting of data trends, and utilizing a systematic, data-driven approach for identifying opportunities for improvement 9. Role models exemplary interprofessional and interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills 10. Other duties as assigned