Patient Experience Specialist-Per Diem (UTower) at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The University of Miami Health Systems has an exciting opportunity for a temporary, part-time Patient Experience Specialist at UTower. The Patient Experience Specialist provides oversight of the patient care experience and intervenes when necessary. The Patient Experience Specialist is responsible for their assigned unit/ambulatory site to provide in the moment service recovery as well as addressing any issues the patient/family or their guest might need assistance with. They will engage the Patient Experience Representative when they are not able to solve the issue in the moment. The Patient Experience Specialist (PX Specialist) provides service excellence support with a strong commitment to Patient Experience to all patients, their loved ones, and UHealth professional and support staff. They maintain a positive, patient, family and employee centered, problem-solving attitude by communicating with various customers toward creating an environment where engaged employees provide positive memorable experiences to our patients. The PX Specialist plays a key role contributing to a peaceful healing environment while contributing to enhanced communication and connection with our patients, their families, and unit staff. PX Specialist deploys unit-based practices related to culture enhancement, mentoring for personal and team effectiveness of patient and family centered care guiding principles and patient experience to result in ensuring a high performing unit culture leading to the delivery of a consistent exceptional patient experience.



CORE FUNCTIONS

• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and families. Participates with Patient Experience Representatives, Risk and Compliance, Office of General Counsel, and Quality and Safety teams.


• Serves as an internal resource and subject matter expert on PFCC, and interpreting and contextualizing Press-Ganey survey data with the units.


• Assist with recognizing, understanding and reporting patient concerns to primary nurse and to Patient Experience Representatives as appropriate.


• Work independently and deal effectively with stress as a result of heavy workload and the handling of complex patient inquiries.


• Meets the daily production standard established for the department.


• Deploy critical thinking while responding to a variety of technical issues from patients, physicians and employees via phone, email, web messages, chat, fax or mail.


• Serve as a facilitator and coach in developing a culture of compassion and caring through building healthy relationships among staff, patients and families.


• Serve as an advisory resource for critical patient centered initiatives across UHealth.


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.


• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.


• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.


• Commitment to the University's core values.


• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.


• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Part time



Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent



Pay Grade:

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