Patient representative

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patients Representatives work for health care administrators to address the concerns and special needs of patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patients dissatisfaction, work with departments to resolve patients problems, and educate staff.

patient representatives work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long- term care facilities, and in public health agencies.

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

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English.

Requirements differ, but most employers  prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services. Experience or course work in conflict resolution is also valued.