The patient advocate is responsible for assisting the Bariatric patient with navigating through the process of their weight loss journey.

• HSD or GED is required
• previous MA/PCA/STNA experience preferred
• Scheduling experience preferred

• Thoughtfully approaches patients and families and considers their individual situations/statuses in order to provide the best possible experience.
• Takes pride in UC Health and conducts himself/herself appropriately and professionally at all times.
• Anticipates needs of patients, families and co-workers and acts upon those needs before being asked.
• Responds to requests from patients, families and co-workers in a timely fashion.
• Provides honest information to patients and families in a compassionate manner.
• Reacts quickly to inconveniences, mistakes and changing conditions.
• Apologizes when necessary and appropriate.
• Is respectful of cultural, ethnic or other differences and makes appropriate accommodations to enhance the patient's experience.
• Thoroughly considers impact on patients, families and co-workers when making business decisions.
• Values patients, families and co-workers feedback to continuously improve.
• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

• Thoughtfully approaches patients and families and considers their individual situations/statuses in order to provide the best possible experience.
• Takes pride in UC Health and conducts himself/herself appropriately and professionally at all times.
• Anticipates needs of patients, families and co-workers and acts upon those needs before being asked.
• Responds to requests from patients, families and co-workers in a timely fashion.
• Provides honest information to patients and families in a compassionate manner.
• Reacts quickly to inconveniences, mistakes and changing conditions.
• Apologizes when necessary and appropriate.
• Is respectful of cultural, ethnic or other differences and makes appropriate accommodations to enhance the patient's experience.
• Thoroughly considers impact on patients, families and co-workers when making business decisions.
• Values patients, families and co-workers feedback to continuously improve.
• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.