Senior Patient Services Advisor

Job Description

Senior Patient Services AdvisorBasic FunctionCandidate will be assigned as a front line employee serving Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) patients. Candidate implements various first level professional services in the different fields of Patient Relations and Medical Liaison Office under supervision. Such services aim at maintaining the highest JHAH image and ensure patients satisfaction in JHAH facilities. Assist in districts and contracted Medical Designated Facilities as assigned. ScopeA Medical Liaison candidate will be required to assist Saudi Aramco Personnel, government and private organizations, ex-employees and non-employee regarding medical related items/issues. Receives referrals from JHAH management offices, Ministry of Health and private hospitals, government correspondences related to medical leave and other medicalissues. A Patient Relations candidate outlines and monitors the implementation of first level Patient Relations programs conducts professional field activities such as handling and following up on patient and staff complaints, suggestions, unusual situations, patient and staff surveys, follow-up on special unit projects in Medical Designated Facilities (MDF) and JHAH facilities. Plan and evaluate Patient Relations projects. Participate in preparing regular reports which contain establishing criteria and thresholds, including complicated reports. Principal ContactsInternal: Daily contact with Chief Physicians, Chief Nurses and Division Heads of other medical services and professional medical staff in JHAH field wide. Some contact with Medical Chiefs, staff and Management of Public Relations, Government Affairs department Computer and Communications, security departments and other essential contacts. External: Saudi Aramco departments, supervisors, government agencies. Principal DutiesMedical Liaison:

• Responsible for follow-up with the concerned physician to complete the outstanding medical report.
• Release of medical information to the patients and government organization upon their request.
• Follow-up approval of the sick leave for students, teachers, government employees, escort certificates, and verified if required.
• Medical information request received and process from Saudi Aramco ex-employees, non-employees, and the Aramco Services Company (ASC).
• Received and process Non-Saudi Aramco Government Affairs Correspondence request.
• Responsible for verifying outstanding payment for non-medical services provided to Aramco employees prior to approving their departure clearance.
• Manage the approval for medical check-up for kidney transplant for non-Saudi Aramco.

Patient Relations:

• Depending on the nature and level of complainant, handles, follow-up, monitors and evaluates all patients and staff complaints and suggestions in coordination with medical departments and services and provides feedback to originators and Medical Management.
• Utilizes academic expertise and knowledge to implement unit programs and/ or develops team members and intervening strategies related to coaching and staff Performance Evaluation Program (PEP).
• Monitors the routine Patient Relations reports and evaluates JHAH facilities, hospitals and clinics and Contracted Designated Hospitals.
• Plans, monitors and participates in the JHAH and Patient Relations Campaigns to promote health and the image of the organization.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed by the Supervisor.
• Monitors the Patient Relations staff performance in relation to handling and follow-up of customer complaints and suggestions.
• Assists the Unit Supervisor in preparing various statistical reports such as monthly reports, accountability reports, business and operating plans, manpower allocations and budgets.
• Follow-up on Patient Relations programs in the different districts and regions and reports on these programs to the Supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality with information regarding customers and colleagues.

EducationBachelor Degree is required, Health related field is preferred. ExperienceMinimum 10 years experience in customer care, healthcare field, public relations, or related fields. Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Maintain computer skill/experience.
• Excellent communication skills and public relations skills.
• Ability to acquire quickly a basic knowledge of the organizational structure of JHAH and the Saudi Government.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Medical terminology training is preferred.

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About Company

one of the world’s largest energy companies – have led the way in our respective fields. So when, in 2013, we joined forces to create a brand-new health service for Saudi Aramco employees and their dependents – expanding on the capabilities of the company’s long-established medical facilities – we knew an exciting future was in store.