About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-left:10.0px;margin-right:10.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">The Senior Patient and Guest Relations Officer is responsible for leading the delivery of exceptional customer service and patient-centered care by acting as the primary liaison between patients, families, guests, and the healthcare facility. This role ensures a positive experience for all visitors by managing inquiries, addressing concerns, resolving complaints, and promoting a welcoming environment. As a senior member of the team, this role also supports the training and mentoring of junior officers and assists in implementing patient satisfaction and service excellence initiatives.</span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 1</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Serves as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and visitors seeking information, assistance, or support.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Assists patients throughout their care journey, including registration, admission, discharge, and follow-up services.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Provides clear and empathetic communication regarding hospital services, schedules, and procedures.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Facilitates access to amenities and non-clinical services, such as parking, interpreters, accommodation, and transportation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Handles patient and visitor complaints and grievances professionally and confidentially, ensuring timely resolution.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Escalates unresolved or complex issues to the appropriate department or manager as needed.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 2</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Provides day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and support to junior Patient Relations Officers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Assists the department manager in coordinating team schedules, briefings, and performance feedback.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Participates in the onboarding and training of new staff to ensure consistency in service delivery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Supports the implementation of service excellence programs and staff recognition initiatives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Collects and analyzes patient satisfaction data and feedback to identify areas for improvement.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Supports hospital-wide initiatives to improve the patient’s experience and promote a culture of empathy, respect, and compassion.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Collaborates with nursing, administrative, and clinical departments to address systemic service challenges.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Participates in hospital rounds and patient visits to proactively assess needs and gather feedback.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Responsibilities 3</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Knowledge & Skills</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Professional appearance and demeanor suitable for patient-facing responsibilities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and hospital information systems (HIS).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Excellent time management and organizational skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Experience</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in a customer service or patient </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">relations role within a healthcare setting.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Competencies</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Agility</div><div>AI Fluency</div><div>Conflict Resolution L2</div><div>Healthcare Operations and Workflow L2</div><div>Leadership</div><div>Patient Communication and Education L2</div><div>Patient Experience Management L2</div><div>Quality</div><div>Quality Assurance and Compliance L2</div><div>Resilience</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Education</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Communication</div></div></div></div>