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Short Description
The ED Clinical Patient Ambassador collaborates with care team to create the best possible patient/family experience while in the Emergency Department. The ED Clinical Patient Ambassador proactively works with patients, family, and staff to facilitate and expedite care, comfort, safety, and disposition of patient. Provides support and communicates with ED clinical staff by answering patient/family questions, alerting on status of tests and results, bed availability and taking responsibility for patient service and comfort needs. Collaborates with ED Physicians, Providers and supports clinical staff as requested or directed. Proactively greets patients and families in ED clinical care area, hallways, and Trauma, as needed. Educates patients and families on reasonable expectations about the ED process and potential admission to the hospital. Serves as the primary source of action for any patient or family issue or concern and brings patient and family concerns to resolution for an exceptional patient experience.
Experience Required
LPN/EMT experience required.
3-5 years experience.preferred.
Customer service experience in a hospital setting is preferred
Education Requirements
High School Diploma
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Special Requirements
Communication - Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers.
Critical thinking/problem solver, complaint management, conflict negotiation, cultural broker, self-motivated, Excellent oral and written communication skills, good listener, professional manner, respectful, service commitment to customers, requiring limited supervision once trained.
Ability to function at a high level in a fast paced environment.
Moderate ability/Skill with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with EPIC and RL Feedback module a plus.
