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Patient Advocate
full-timeHarrisonburg

Summary

Location

Harrisonburg

Type

full-time

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About this role

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring a Patient Advocate - Full Time Day Schedule

The Patient Advocate facilitates and promotes continuous quality improvements in the delivery of patient care by maintaining active interfaces between internal and external customers (patients, family, visitors, medical staff, risk management, etc.) and by maintaining a data system of customer issues for use in identifying areas for improvement. They protect the patient's rights, speaking out on the patient's family's behalf when necessary. Staff education to improve patient satisfaction is also expected.

Education

  • High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

  • No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

  • Customer Service - 2 years (Required)

Talroo - Allied Health, advocacy, customer service, healthcare, patient rights, quality improvements, patient satisfaction

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years

•Free and convenient parking

•Collaboration and shared governance

•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital

•EAP – 24 x 7

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Other facts

Tech stack
Patient Advocacy,Customer Service,Quality Improvements,Patient Rights,Data Management,Staff Education,Communication,Problem Solving

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet®️ recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as "America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018).

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Patient Advocate facilitates and promotes continuous quality improvements in patient care by maintaining active interfaces between various stakeholders. They protect patient rights and advocate on behalf of patients and their families when necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Patient Advocate do at Sentara Health?

As a Patient Advocate at Sentara Health, you will: the Patient Advocate facilitates and promotes continuous quality improvements in patient care by maintaining active interfaces between various stakeholders. They protect patient rights and advocate on behalf of patients and their families when necessary..

Why join Sentara Health as a Patient Advocate?

Sentara Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Patient Advocate position at Sentara Health remote?

The Patient Advocate position at Sentara Health is based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Patient Advocate position at Sentara Health?

You can apply for the Patient Advocate position at Sentara Health directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Sentara Health on their website.