Patient Relations Coordinator | Freeman West | Full-Time

Freeman Health System

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1102 W 32nd Street Freeman Hospital West Until 10/3/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule

Full-Time (40 hours per week)

What You'll Do

The Patient Relations Coordinator coordinates and oversees the activities of Patient Relations staff, ensuring patient complaints and grievances are managed consistently, effectively, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. Responsibilities include monitoring departmental workflows, assigning and tracking cases, reviewing investigations and correspondence for quality and compliance, and serving as a resource to staff regarding complaint and grievance management. The Director of Risk Management and Patient Relations serves as an escalation point for complex, high-risk, or sensitive concerns.

The Coordinator and Patient Relations staff are responsible for timely communication with patients and families regarding investigation findings and resolution outcomes, while educating them about patient rights, the complaint and grievance process, and available resources. The Coordinator also monitors complaint and grievance activity to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential risks, and partners with organizational leaders, physicians, and clinical departments to support corrective actions, improve patient care, reduce risk, and strengthen regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Degree in healthcare administration, related healthcare field (i.e. Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Health and Human Sciences) Bachelors preferred, Associates required.

  • 2 to 4 years of clinical/healthcare and customer service experience preferred

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


Freeman Perks and Programs

  • For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

  • Health, vision, dental insurance

  • Retirement with employer match

  • Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation

  • Milestone payments with longevity of employment

  • Paid time off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)

  • Extended Sick pay

  • Disability pay

  • Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members

  • Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

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About this role

Summary

Coordinate patient complaints, ensure compliance, monitor trends, support improvements.

Job title

Patient Relations Coordinator

Experience level

2-4 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Freeman Hospital West, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

healthcare administrationcustomer serviceCPRtrauma informed carede-escalation

Preferred skills

clinical experiencehealthcare experience

Specializations

patient relationscomplaint managementhealthcare compliancecustomer service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site