PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE

Duties & Responsibilities:

These patient representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns and the special needs of the patients and their families. They also evaluate the patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about the patient dissatisfaction, they work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate the staff. The patient representatives work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term care facilities, and also in public health agencies.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:

The students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, science, and English. Requirements difference, but most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.