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Patient Representatives

Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.

Median salary

$48,790

Typical range

$37k – $81k

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Patient Representatives

    Entry / Junior

    $37,290

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Patient Representatives

    Established

    $48,790

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Patient Representatives

    Senior

    $65,040

Key skills

A typical day

  • Coordinate communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, or regulatory agencies.
  • Interview patients or their representatives to identify problems relating to care.
  • Refer patients to appropriate health care services or resources.
  • Maintain knowledge of community services and resources available to patients.
  • Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using medical or administrative knowledge.

Fields of study

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