Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview
Responsible for supporting patient rights and advocacy; coordinates the patient complaint/grievance process.
Responsibilities
Responsible for receiving patient complaints, completing the investigative process, reviewing with the appropriate department director or service chief, coordinates action plan and follow-up with the complainant. Responsible for the constant advocacy of the Patients' Rights and Responsibilities. Is the resource for patients and staff regarding such rights. Supports the patient satisfaction survey process to include follow-up with patients upon request. Actively represents the patient and serves as their liaison with the healthcare team. Attends bi-weekly clinical rounds with active participation. Proactively visits patients to ensure their needs and level satisfaction are being met. Assists patients with the completion of Advance Directives; provides staff and community education on advance directives. Provides coverage in the absence of the Director. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of hospital experience. Previous patient relations experience preferred. Advanced communication, customer service, interpersonal and problem-solving skills a must. Proficient in Microsoft programs to include Word and Excel.
Competencies Skills
Essential: * Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal * Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs * Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members * Able To Withstand Crisis Situations * Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors * Experience In Grant Writing
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.