Program Manager, Patient Experience - Patient Experience - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Patient Experience Program Manager possesses leadership skills, sound organizational and analytical skills, and actively engages with their colleagues to coordinate and provide patient and family centered care. In addition, the Patient Experience Program Manager will assist in the long range planning and managing of the activities of the department centered on our colleagues, our patients and their families. The position will support the achievement of high level patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and service excellence. The position also assists in the deployment of support tools and ensures that they are effectively used on an operational basis. Manage communication, project roll out and program facilitation as assigned. Project roll out/ implementation of programs and projects related to patient experience strategic playbook.Essential DutiesPatient Experience - Creates a positive, proactive patient and family experience for KMC patients Develops and implements best practice processes and procedures to improve the patient experience as measured by HCAHPS data other CAHPS survey. Leads implementation of rounding program and monitors program performance works closely with Associate Administrator on strategic alignment across the organization.Patient Experience Strategy Execution – Translate patient experience strategy into scalable programs and initiatives. Ensure alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and patient-centered care principles.Program Delivery and Outcomes – Own end-to-end program lifecycles: planning, implementation, monitoring, and optimization. Deliver programs on time, within scope, and within budget ensuring program results in measurable improvements.Measurement and Reporting – Define success metrics and KPIs for patient experience initiatives in alignment with data informatics team. Track, analyze, and report program performance to leadership – use the data to drive continuous improvement. Lead cross functional teamsManage the Patient and Family Advisory Council as well as the online Patient and Family Advisory for KMC. Recruit and develop patient and family advisory program.Manages, plans, design, implement, and evaluate patient experience project and programs. Serves as a department lead for programs and initiatives under the umbrella for patient experience and under the guidance of the associate administrator.Analyze operational and performance data, delivering actionable insights and clear reporting to inform strategic decisions.Program Manager will manage program and project budgets and invoice management oversight.Program Manager will provide direct supervision to assigned program staff and coordinate day-to-day operations.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsReq Bachelor’s Degree In a related field.Req Master’s degree Healthcare Administration or in a related field.Req 3 years Experience in healthcare and/or hospitality field, with demonstrated achievements in leading, implementing, improving and maintaining patient/family satisfaction programs across the continuum of care with exceptional results. MHA Residency completed at Keck Medicine of USC will count towards work experience.Req Diplomatic approach to problem solving.Req Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills.Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be otained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.The salary rate range for this position is $84,365.00 - $138,330.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.USC is an equal opportunity employer. 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