Patient Relations Specialist

Cook Children's Health Care System

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Bachelor's degree in related field
3-5 years healthcare experience
Exceptional written and verbal communication
This role serves as the first point of contact for family concerns, managing intake of complaints via phone and email

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the first point of contact for family concerns, managing intake of complaints via phone and email.
  • The specialist is responsible for assuring compliance with regulatory requirements involving patient rights established by The Joint Commission, CMS, and TDH.
  • A key partner for the corporate Conflict Resolution Program, functioning as an independent and objective individual reviewing conflict issues within the organization.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the first point of contact for family concerns, managing intake of complaints via phone and email.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 3-5 years healthcare experience
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Knowledge of TJC CMS TDH regulations
  • Ability to prioritize patient issues

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual language abilities preferred
  • Patient Advocacy or hospitality experience
  • Experience with SharePoint and Excel
  • Mediation and coaching skills
  • Proactive and creative problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years healthcare experience required
  • Preferred Master's degree in Science or Healthcare Administration
  • Proficiency in PC, Excel, and Word required

Work Rights

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