Patient and Family Representative - Patient Experience
Penn State Health
Application
Details
Posted: 10-Oct-25
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Categories:
Operations
Internal Number: 84085
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p Recruiter Contact: Nicholas Wine at nwine1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position serves as a liaison between patients/family members and staff/employees to promote improved communications, processes and patient experience and to reduce the risk of litigation to the organization. This position is required to work with clinical and non-clinical staff to address patient feedback regarding compliments, complaints and grievances as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and as regulated by the Department of Health (DOH), and to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements from the aforementioned bodies. Shares information with process owners for purpose of review and correction if necessary and communicates (or coordinates the communication of clinical) review responses to patients and their families.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor?s degree in Psychology, Communications, Social Services or related field required.
5 years of experience in medical, social or customer service required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
High level of interpersonal skills.
Problem solving skills.
Attention to Detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze situation and apply de-escalation skills.
Time management skills.
Ability to multitask.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual ? English/Spanish preferred.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
At Penn State Health, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.