Patient Support Specialist, Operating Room, Full Time, 1st Shift, Marlton

Virtua West Jersey Health Sys-marlton Di • Evesham Township, NJ

124d • $18 - $26

About The Position

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Requirements

• Must have a general understanding of hospital and healthcare services.
• Possess positive interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Must have the ability to provide conflict resolution and adapt easily to all situations, functioning well under stress.
• Required Education: HS diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as communication liaison between patient, family, staff and surgeons.
• Resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner with support from Patient Representative and/or Manager as needed.
• Documents complaints, resolutions, and feedback through formalized process.
• Alerts Patient Relations Manager of potential ethical issues.
• Supports the rights of each patient.
• Investigates and retrieves missing patient belongings.
• Assist with ADA needs.

Benefits

• medical/prescription insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance
• supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED