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Short DescriptionThe ED Clinical Patient Ambassador collaborates with care team to create the best possible patient/family experience while in the Emergency Department. The ED Clinical Patient Ambassador proactively works with patients, family, and staff to facilitate and expedite care, comfort, safety, and disposition of patient. Provides support and communicates with ED clinical staff by answering patient/family questions, alerting on status of tests and results, bed availability and taking responsibility for patient service and comfort needs. Collaborates with ED Physicians, Providers and supports clinical staff as requested or directed. Proactively greets patients and families in ED clinical care area, hallways, and Trauma, as needed. Educates patients and families on reasonable expectations about the ED process and potential admission to the hospital. Serves as the primary source of action for any patient or family issue or concern and brings patient and family concerns to resolution for an exceptional patient experience
Experience Required3-5 years preferred
Customer service experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
LPN/EMT or equivalent clinical experience required
Significant Patient Advisor/Advocate experience in a healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of licensure/certification
Education RequirementsBachelors preferred
Significant Patient Advisor/Advocate experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Preferred speaks Spanish/ability to translate medical information
LPN/EMT Required
Significant Patient Advisor/Advocate experience in a healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of licensure/certification
Special RequirementsCommunication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Critical thinking/problem solver, complaint management, conflict negotiation, cultural broker, self-motivated, Excellent oral and written communication skills, good listener, professional manner, respectful, service commitment to customers, requiring limited supervision once trained.
Ability to function at a high level in a fast paced environment
Moderate ability/Skill with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint)
Experience with EPIC and RL Feedback module a plus
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the range of pay for this position, which falls within the provided pay grade range. A salary offer will vary based on the job role, applicants experience, qualifications and skills, equity and market data.
Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu
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