University of Southern California

Patient Advocate - Service Excellence - Full Time 8 Hours Day (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required; further education is a plus.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a related field, ideally within an acute care environment.
  • Strong written communication skills in both English and a secondary language.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills with a focus on patient care.
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse groups, including physicians and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and resolve communication and cultural barriers for patients.
  • Manage patient expectations and educate both patients and staff on service behaviors.
  • Empower Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients to enhance their healthcare experience.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop educational materials that are patient-centered.
  • Make recommendations to improve service excellence based on patient insights.

Benefits

  • Engagement with a culturally diverse patient population.
  • Opportunities for professional development and further education.
  • Collaboration with clinical teams to improve patient care.
  • Role in shaping patient-centered policies and educational initiatives.
  • Opportunity to advocate for underrepresented communities.
Full Job Description

The Patient Advocate will work as an extension of the clinical care team by identifying and resolving communication and cultural barrier using advocacy skills. This position will also be expected to manage patient expectations, including educating, and influencing expected service behaviors with staff and providers. Additionally, this position will be responsible to act as an advocate striving to empower Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and families to take an active role in improving their patient experience while providing creative solutions to unique challenges in collaboration with leadership, the Patient Relations Representative will develop education materials, assist with policies that are patient and family centered, and make recommendation to drive service excellence.

Minimum Education:
High School or equivalent

Minimum Experience:
3-5 years Experience in related field, preferably in an acute care setting

Minimum Skills:
Able to communicate in writing in both languages.
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, managers, staff, and volunteers.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in the medical field/ medical terminology

Preferred Skills:
Bilingual – Strong command of English and Chinese/Spanish language (multiple dialects preferred).

Pay Transparency

The annual salary range for this position is $62,773 - $97,781. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

                                                  

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About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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