Patient and Family Advisory Council

Summit Pacific Medical Center • Elma, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Member serves as a volunteer advisor to Summit Pacific Medical Center by representing the perspectives of patients, families, caregivers, and the community. PFAC members partner with healthcare leaders and staff to strengthen patient- and family-centered care through collaboration, thoughtful feedback, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. PFAC members provide valuable insight that helps improve the patient experience, enhance quality and safety, and ensure healthcare services reflect the needs and expectations of the communities Summit Pacific Medical Center serves. As outlined in the PFAC Charter, the Council functions in an advisory capacity and provides recommendations to leadership but does not make operational or clinical decisions.

Requirements

• Be a current or former patient, family member, caregiver, or community member who has received services at Summit Pacific Medical Center within the last two years.
• Have an interest in improving healthcare and patient experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Be willing to consider diverse perspectives and collaborate with others.
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Respect differing opinions while contributing meaningful feedback.
• Be dependable and committed to fulfilling the responsibilities of Council membership.
• Attend monthly meetings typically held on the second Tuesday of each month
• Attend at least 80% of scheduled meetings in a rolling 12 months; and in person attendance must be in person (subject to unusual circumstances approved solely at the discretion of the PFAC Chair).
• Review meeting materials in advance when provided.
• Actively participate in discussion and decision support activities.
• Complete all required onboarding requirements before participating as a Council member.
• Arrive prepared and actively engage in discussions.
• Communicate respectfully with fellow members and Summit Pacific caregivers.
• Focus discussions on organizational improvement rather than individual concerns.
• Support a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Notify the PFAC Chair if you are unable to attend a scheduled meeting.
• Maintain professionalism while representing Summit Pacific Medical Center and the PFAC.
• Maintain confidentiality of all discussions and materials shared during PFAC meetings.
• Comply with all Summit Pacific Medical Center confidentiality policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Complete all required confidentiality and onboarding training prior to participation.
• Refrain from discussing confidential Council matters outside of PFAC meetings unless authorized.

Nice To Haves

• Members serve a two-year term.
• Terms may be renewed through mutual agreement between the member and the PFAC Chair.
• Members may resign by providing 30 days' written notice to the PFAC Chair.
• Summit Pacific Medical Center reserves the right to remove a member whose participation, attendance, or conduct no longer meets Council expectations or when deemed appropriate by the PFAC Chair.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ambassadors for patient- and family-centered care.
• Share experiences and perspectives in a respectful, constructive, and solution-focused manner.
• Represent the needs and viewpoints of patients, families, caregivers, and the community, not solely personal experiences.
• Provide feedback on: Patient education materials, Policies and procedures, Communication practices, Facility design and environment, Patient experience initiatives, Quality and safety improvement efforts
• Participate in discussions regarding organizational initiatives that impact patient care and experience.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve healthcare delivery across Summit Pacific Medical Center.
• Review patient-facing materials to ensure they are understandable, inclusive, and patient-centered.
• Participate in special projects, focus groups, committees, or improvement teams as requested.
• Promote a culture of partnership, compassion, respect, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed