Patient Guide

At Houston Methodist, the Patient Guide position oversees and coordinates the patient experience at the Methodist department to which he or she is assigned. The Patient Guide position provides support for patients and their families to obtain seamless service through effective communication. This position functions strictly as a guide and does not participate in hands-on patient care. The guide also acts as a departmental representative with staff to communicate the Methodist experience culture within the department. The Patient Guide will coordinate multiple tasks, working one on one with people utilizing extraordinary communication and nurturing skills. This position is responsible for communicating effectively and ensuring a positive patient experience.FLSA STATUSNon-exemptQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION* Bachelor's degree in a health care related field or an additional four years of customer service experience in addition to the minimum experience required below in lieu of degreeEXPERIENCE* NoneSKILLS AND ABILITIESMust be highly motivated and have the ability to act independently with minimal supervisionBilingual skills preferredExcellent verbal and written English communication skillsAbility to communicate both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiencesMust have good listening skillsMust be efficient at organizing work load and using timeSome knowledge of regulatory guidelines in relation to patient rights and DNV standards neededBasic data entry skillsProficient in basic Excel spreadsheet applicationsBasic proficiency in MS Outlook; MS Access skills preferredAbility to interact professionally with all levels of personnel, patients, families, visitors and physiciansAbility to relate in a professional manner to represent both the patient's and the hospital's perspective on issues addressedKnowledge of basic medical terminology and hospital operations preferredDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Documents and addresses patients and families personalized needs and prepares daily items and activities to create a sense of personalized patient care.* Facilitates smooth relationships between department and supporting areas including but not limited to financial counseling, social work, volunteers and patient transportation.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAnticipates and assesses patient and family needs and addresses issues in a proactive manner.Facilitates a culture of values, personalized service and safety throughout the department and the system.Interacts with patients/families upon request to identify concerns and serves as a connector to Patient Liaison when issues are identified.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Follows up with patients/families as necessary to insure communication is complete.* Communicates hospital policy and departmental guidelines to patients and their families if applicableFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Identify cost savings or revenue opportunities.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Participates in departmental projects and process improvement initiatives.* Generates and communicates ideas and suggestions that improve quality and safety.SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform: NoScrubs: NoBusiness professional: YesOther (department approved): NoON-CALLNote that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.* On Call* NoTRAVELTravel specifications may vary by department* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION* Bachelor's degree in a health care related field or an additional four years of customer service experience in addition to the minimum experience required below in lieu of degreeEXPERIENCE* NoneCompany Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. 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