The Patient Advocate serves as a liaison between the patient and their health care professional, nurse navigator or social worker and facilitates communication between the patient and the department involved. Will be able to demonstrate empathy for the patient’s concerns and fears and offer support for the patient’s medical journey.

The patient advocate will familiarize the patient with The Kirkland Cancer Center – will provide a tour of the facilities to the patient and family and introduce patient and family to members of the Kirkland Cancer Center team.
  The patient advocate will serve as a «concierge» of the Kirkland Cancer Center in order to streamline the patient’s visit and provide excellent customer service Will connect the patient and family to community and social support services if needed.
Will provide training and supervision for the patient relations volunteers.
The process includes office orientation to patient relations protocols and processes.
Will help the patient and family with financial concerns by referring them to the proper department – will walk them to the correct department in order to streamline the process.
Will visit with the patient and family following their appointments with the physician, patient navigator, financial counselor or social worker to determine if patient and family have additional concerns.
Will report additional concerns to the related department.
Manages and maintains a database that is vital to the Cancer Center, such as the complaint/grievance process.
Develops and maintains databases for patient satisfaction projects as requested by the Administrative Director.
Will provide emotional support and reassurance for patients and families.

EDUCATION: High school diploma required. College degree preferred
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: N/A
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years experience in patient relations, communications, patient satisfaction or Public relations in a healthcare setting is preferred.