Clinical Patient Ambassador PRN

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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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

3-5 years preferred

Customer service experience in a hospital setting is preferred. 

LPN/EMT or equivalent clinical experience required

Significant Patient Advisor/Advocate experience in a healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of licensure/certification

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

LPN/EMT Required

Significant Patient Advisor/Advocate experience in a healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of licensure/certification

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