patient relations specialist full time manatee memorial hospital - Bradenton, FL , USA, United States - Universal Health Services

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    The Patient Relations Specialist serves the patients, families, and staff of Manatee Memorial Hospital to provide guidance and support with the goal of building and maintaining a high-quality patient experience.

    This position is a resource for patients, families, visitors and staff for interpretation and education of patient rights and responsibilities.

    This position functions in compliance with Manatee Memorial Hospital policy; The Joint Commission and CMS guidelines as they pertain the receipt, documentation and response to patient complaints and grievances.


    • The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills. Fluent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with medical scheduling software desired. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communicate clearly and openly.
    • Resolve complaints, grievances and other official requests and correspondence.
    • Responds to requests by the patients, physicians and support personnel.

    About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH):
    Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for 70+ years. Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.

    The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment.

    Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services - including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System, a weight-loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women's and children's services.

    Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center in Manatee County.


    MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as:

    • Challenging and rewarding work environment
    • Competitive Compensation
    • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
    • Generous Paid Time Off
    • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
    • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
    Qualifications

    High School Diploma or Equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

    Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated professional success in conflict resolution, mediation and/or crises communication and resolution and should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.


    Notary Public Certification Preferred:
    Bilingual preferred.

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    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

    UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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