Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B.
Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U. S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission. Job Summary The Senior Patient Liaison serves as an advocate for patients and/or family members with concerns regarding medical care and services provided within Harris Health System.
The Senior Patient Liaison will track, trend, and analyze patient/visitor complaints and work with appropriate departments to develop improvement plans. The Senior Patient Liaison documents concerns, investigates all aspects of patient encounters including but not limited to medical care in order to facilitate the resolution of concerns and maximize patient and family satisfaction.
Education/Work
Bachelors in Nursing, Social Services, Case Management, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Health Administration, Patient Advocacy, or related field (and) Two (2) years Customer Service experience. (OR) Associates in in Nursing, Social Services, Case Management, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Health Administration, Patient Advocacy, or related field (and) Four (4) years Customer Service experience. (OR) High School Diploma/GED (and) Six (6) years Customer Service experience.
Language
Spanish Preferred Communication
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Correspondence, Writing /Reports Proficiencies: Personal Computer Job Attributes Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics Work
Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, Travel