Patient Advocate Job at Acadia Healthcare, Louisiana

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  • Acadia Healthcare
  • Louisiana

Job Description

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Facilitate patient/family grievance process to include processing the complaint, forwarding to the appropriate manager and communicating the resolution to the complainant for resolution purposes.

  • Collaborate with appropriate staff to develop acceptable resolutions to potential complaints.

  • Identify process deficiencies that result in possible threats to patient rights or patient safety.

  • Maintain the complaint and grievance logs up to date.

  • Collaborate with risk department and department managers to ensure patient concerns are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.

  • May participate in new hire orientation on educating staff on patient safety and advocacy

  • Identify critical needs with regard to customer service and discuss with supervisor and medical staff.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelor's degree in a clinical field preferred.

  • Experience in customer service or risk management preferred.

  • Experience with behavioral health patients preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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