Cooper University Health Care

Service Excellence Advocate

Cooper University Health Care$60K — $99K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in patient advocacy or customer service, preferably in a hospital setting.
  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred with consideration for significant patient advocate experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proficiency in Spanish is desirable for translating medical information.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on active listening.
  • Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary liaison between patients, families, and hospital staff to address care concerns.
  • Engage proactively with patients to enhance their overall experience.
  • Resolve and manage patient and family complaints efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to implement feedback for service improvement.
  • Foster a patient-centered approach that aligns with the organization’s goals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a supportive hospital environment focused on patient care.
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance skills in patient advocacy and service excellence.
  • Ability to make a meaningful impact on patient experiences within a clinical setting.
Full Job Description
Short DescriptionThe Service Excellence Advocate serves as a key liaison between patients, families, and hospital staff, ensuring that patient care concerns and service issues are promptly addressed. This role focuses on enhancing the patient's experience through proactive engagement, effective problem-solving, and collaboration with clinical and administrative leadership. The Service Excellence Advocate is responsible for resolving patient and family concerns, ensuring that feedback is appropriately acted upon, and fostering a patient-centered environment that aligns with organizational goals. Experience Required
  • 3-5 years preferred.
  • Customer service experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Education Requirements
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Bachelors preferred.
  • Significant Patient Advisor/Advocate experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.Preferred speaks Spanish/ability to translate medical information.
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.
Salary Min ($)USD $29.00 Salary Max ($)USD $48.00

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
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