The Patient Advocate will work as an extension of the clinical care team by identifying and resolving communication and cultural barrier using advocacy skills. This position will also be expected to manage patient expectations, including educating, and influencing expected service behaviors with staff and providers. Additionally, this position will be responsible to act as an advocate striving to empower Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and families to take an active role in improving their patient experience while providing creative solutions to unique challenges in collaboration with leadership, the Patient Advocate will develop education materials, assist with policies that are patient and family centered, and make recommendation to drive service excellence.
Minimum Education: High School or equivalent Minimum Experience: 3-5 years Experience in related field, preferably in an acute care setting Preferred Experience: Experience in the medical field/ medical terminology Preferred Skills: Bilingual – Strong command of English and Chinese/Spanish language (multiple dialects preferred). Required License/Certifications: - Emergency Medical Technician - Workplace violence Training, can be obtained within 180 days of hire Pay Transparency The annual salary range for this position is $62,733 - $97,781. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
