Associate Director of Patient Experience Job at Essen Health Care, New York, NY

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  • Essen Health Care
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Overview At Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! Job Summary Position Title: Associate Director of Patient Experience Reports To: Senior Director, Office of Patient Experience & Records Position Summary: The Associate Director of Patient Experience provides leadership and operational oversight for the Patient Experience team at Essen and its subsidiaries. The role ensures all grievances, inquiries, and feedback are addressed in a timely, compliant, and compassionate manner. This position is accountable for managing the patient experience inbox, monitoring surveys and feedback data, executing trainings, conducting site observations, and supporting team development. The Associate Director fosters a culture of servant leadership, empathy, and accountability to improve the overall patient journey, while partnering with clinical and operational leaders to drive systemic improvements in service quality and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight Supervise and support Patient Experience Specialists, ensuring timely, accurate, and empathetic grievance handling. Manage departmental workflows, including oversight of the patient experience inbox and grievance tracking system. Model servant leadership, promoting accountability, collaboration, and a patient-centered culture. Patient Advocacy & Service Recovery Oversee grievance and complaint resolution in compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards. Partner with clinical and operational leaders to address escalated concerns and ensure resolution strategies restore patient trust. Maintain open communication with patients and families to reinforce confidence in care delivery. Training & Development Design and deliver training programs on empathy, communication, de-escalation, and service recovery. Conduct site observations to assess staff-patient interactions and provide constructive coaching. Mentor staff and support onboarding of new employees to reinforce patient-centered practices. Data Monitoring & Reporting Monitor patient satisfaction surveys (CG-CAHPS, Press Ganey, Qualtrics) and analyze trends. Generate reports and present findings to leadership with actionable insights for improvement. Collaborate with Quality and Compliance to ensure alignment between patient experience and organizational performance goals. Culture & Engagement Serve as a visible leader across care sites, fostering empathy, inclusivity, and respect. Celebrate staff who receive positive patient feedback and contribute to recognition programs. Drive initiatives that build a culture of continuous improvement in the patient experience. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field (R) Master’s degree (MHA, MPH, MBA, or related) (P) Skills Communicates effectively with empathy, compassion, and diplomacy (R) Conflict resolution and service recovery expertise (R) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (R) Experience with survey platforms (Qualtrics, Press Ganey) (P) Knowledge of EHR systems (ECW, ECares) (P) Strong data analysis and reporting skills (R) License/Certification Certified Patient Experience Professional (CPXP) (P) Work Experience Minimum 5 years in patient experience, patient relations, or healthcare leadership (R) Prior supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting (R) Demonstrated success in implementing patient-centered improvement initiatives (R) Equal Opportunity Employer Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population. #J-18808-Ljbffr Essen Health Care

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