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Patient Experience Coach

CHI Memorial Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $21.80 - $31.62 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-387944 Employment Type Full Time Department Patient Experience Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule varies Remote No Category Quality / Performance Improvement
Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities


Responsibilities

This position contributes to the fulfillment of the CHI Health mission and vision by working closely with leadership to strategically identify Patient Experience needs for CHI Health.  Responsible for supporting system-wide programs, initiatives, projects and interventions focused on ensuring that our patient’s experience is consistent and exceptional. The Patient Experience Coach will work closely with hospital leaders to identify, prioritize and plan improvement efforts through data analysis and observation.  

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  • Provide internal coaching and consulting to hospital leadership and frontline staff in order to drive patient experience improvement/goals.
  • Interprets patient experience performance through survey data and patient/family complaint trends to provide in-depth, proactive consultation, coaching and improvement tactics to leaders, physicians and staff.
  • Regularly observes workflow of front line staff and provides recommendations for improvement when appropriate. Must be comfortable with coaching in the moment when appropriate.
  • Perform data analyses and process observations in key hospital service line areas (i.e. inpatient, outpatient, ED, etc.) in order to identify and address current service performance gaps.
  • Provide recommendations action plans to local leadership regarding data analysis and observations. 
  • Assist leaders in development and cost-effective implementation of strategies aimed at maximizing patient experience and ensure they possess the necessary tools and support to do so. 
  • Participate in patient experience team meetings and other action committees to provide support, feedback and guidance.  
  • Assist leaders in the development of improvement action plans; researches, reviews, and recommends evidence-based practices for patient experience and service recovery as appropriate.


Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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