Responsibilities

- Welcome and assist patients and their attendants throughout their hospital visit.

- Handle patient queries related to appointments, admissions, billing, diagnostics, pharmacy, and other hospital services.

- Coordinate with doctors, nursing, billing, pharmacy, diagnostics, and other departments to resolve patient concerns.

- Attend to patient complaints and grievances and ensure timely resolution.

- Follow up on unresolved issues and provide appropriate updates to patients and attendants.

- Collect patient feedback and identify areas for improving patient experience.

- Assist patients with navigation and coordination within the hospital.

- Support VIP and special-category patients as required.

- Explain hospital procedures, facilities, and services clearly to patients and attendants.

- Maintain proper records of patient complaints, feedback, and resolutions.

- Escalate critical or sensitive complaints to the concerned authority promptly.

- Maintain professional communication and confidentiality of patient information.

- Support patient satisfaction surveys and service-quality initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, NABH standards, and patient safety practices.

- Participate in patient experience and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications





Experience Any Bachelors Degree; Hospital Management / Healthcare Administration preferred. 1 3 years of experience in patient relations, hospital front office, customer service, or healthcare administration.

Experience in a multispecialty/tertiary care hospital is preferred.

Specialisation

- 1 3 years of experience in patient relations
- hospital front office
- customer service
- or healthcare administration.

Skills / Competencies

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong patient-handling and customer-service skills.

- Good problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.

- Empathetic and patient-focused approach.

- Positive coordination and follow-up skills.

- Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office/HIS.

- Ability to work under pressure and handle difficult situations professionally.

- Good English and Tamil communication skills.

- Willingness to work in rotational shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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📌 Patient Relations Officer (Chennai)
🏢 Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
📍 Chennai