Talent.com
Baystate Health
Grievance CoordinatorBaystate Health • Springfield, MA, United States
Grievance Coordinator

Grievance Coordinator

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Grievance Coordinator

Baystate Health is seeking a Grievance Coordinator to join our Quality & Patient Safety team. Reporting to the Manager of Patient Relations, this role serves as a key liaison between patients, families, and the organization in the intake, investigation, and resolution of complaints and grievances.

The Grievance Coordinator uses strong emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict-resolution skills to navigate sensitive concerns, advocate for patients, and partner with clinical and administrative teams to achieve timely, objective, and appropriate resolutions. This role also helps identify opportunities to improve the patient experience and supports compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, triage, investigate, and coordinate the resolution of patient and family complaints and grievances.
  • Serve as a patient advocate while maintaining objectivity, confidentiality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Use active listening, empathy, and de-escalation skills to navigate challenging or sensitive situations.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners to investigate concerns and identify appropriate resolutions and service recovery opportunities.
  • Prepare clear, professional, and timely written responses and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Escalate complex or high-risk concerns to appropriate leadership.
  • Coordinate family meetings and other forums related to patient concerns.
  • Identify trends and provide recommendations that support improvements in patient experience and service delivery.
  • Provide guidance and education to staff related to customer service and empathetic patient interactions.

Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:30 PM

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years of experience in customer service, healthcare, patient relations, regulatory, or a related setting.
  • Strong communication, active listening, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Excellent judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
  • Strong written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably a Bachelor of Science.

Why This Role Matters

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the patient experience by ensuring patients and families feel heard, respected, and supported while helping Baystate Health turn concerns into opportunities for service recovery and improvement.

Education: Bachelor of Science

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$25.26 - $29.03 - $34.33

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Create a job alert for this search

Grievance Coordinator • Springfield, MA, United States

Similar jobs

Referral Coordinator (Hybrid Remote)

Morgan StephensManchester, CT, United States
Remote
Full-time

Location :Manchester NH (Hybrid)Schedule :In-office TuesdayThursday; remote Monday & FridayCompensation :$25 / hour (non-exempt)Employment Type :Full-timeAbout the RoleA large managed care orga... Show more

 • Promoted

Bilingual Travel Research Coordinator

Community Health CenterMeriden, CT, United States
Full-time +1

Research Coordinator Outreach.The Research Coordinator Outreach will be a part of the Patient Engagement Team to conduct engagement, enrollment and retention activities for the All of Us research... Show more

 • Promoted

Party Coordinator

Urban Air Adventure ParksManchester, CT, United States
Full-time

The Party Coordinator is responsible for selling fun! Our ideal team member will serve as the 'First Point of Contact' of Urban Air and work with our guests to design the perfect combination of foo... Show more

 • Promoted

Intellectual Disability- Program Coordinator - Second Shift

Keystone Human ServicesSimsbury, CT, United States
Full-time

Keystone Human Services is seeking a Program Coordinator join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community.The Program Coordinator is re... Show more

 • Promoted

Operations & Project Coordinator

IN2Agawam, MA, United States
Temporary

Operations & Project Coordinator.IN2 is an award-winning specialist communications, development, and research company dedicated to creating positive change for communities in rapidly changing envir... Show more

 • Promoted

AVP, Underwriting (Remote)

BerkleyEast Glastonbury, CT, United States
Remote
Full-time

Company DetailsAt Berkley Alliance Managers we offer innovative coverage and risk management solutions for our brokers and policyholders.We have a passion for offering fresh ideas and relevant insu... Show more

 • Promoted

Patient Coordinator

Aspen DentalSpringfield, MA, United States
Full-time

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO).Our best-in-class training program, competiti... Show more

 • Promoted

Casino Marketing Coordinator - MGM Springfield

MGM Resorts InternationalSpringfield, MA, United States
Full-time

The show comes alive at MGM Resorts International.Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being ... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

Travel Marketing Associate

Destiny&Co Travel AgencyAgawam, MA, United States
Full-time

As a Travel Marketing Associate, you will combine personalized travel consulting with modern content creation and online marketing strategies.Your role focuses on guiding clients through their trav... Show more

 • Promoted

Marketing Coordinator Home Care

ComForCareAvon, CT, United States
Full-time

ComForCare Home Care is seeking a driven and personable Marketing Coordinator to help grow our client base and support new client onboarding across our Glastonbury and Avon locations.This is a dyna... Show more

 • Promoted

Group Travel Booking Specialist

HB TravelsAmherst, MA, United States
Full-time

Group Travel Booking Specialist.Are you passionate about travel and excited by the idea of helping groups plan unforgettable experiences together? We are seeking motivated, customer-focused individ... Show more

 • Promoted

Client Relationship Coordinator

Alera Group, Inc.Wethersfield, CT, United States
Full-time

OVERVIEWAlera Group is looking for a Client Relationship Coordinator.We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team - joining us may be the perfect fit f... Show more

 • Promoted

Corporate Travel Coordinator - Guatemala (Remote)

AireSpringAgawam, MA, United States
Remote
Full-time

Corporate Travel Coordinator - GuatemalaFounded in 2001, family owned and operated AireSpring is a leading provider of cloud communications, managed connectivity, and managed security.AireSpring ha... Show more

 • Promoted

Patient Access Clinical Coordinator

Valley Health SystemHolyoke, MA, United States
Full-time +1

The Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association, Inc.Patient Accounts Clinical Coordinator for a full-time position with the Agency.The Patient Access Clinical Coordinator position requires the ability to ... Show more

 • Promoted

Future Opening: Autism Waiver Program Coordinator

ServiceNetNorthampton, MA, United States
Full-time

Autism Specialist 2- Program Coordinator.Location: Northampton, MA with travel as required for in-person family visits, individual visits and meetings with staff as required.Schedule: Depending on ... Show more

 • Promoted

Revenue Cycle Coordinator

Root Center for Advanced Recovery (a trade name of the Hartford Dispensary)Manchester, CT, United States
Full-time

The responsibility of the Revenue Cycle Coordinator is to develop and support the organization's front desk operations at each clinic to optimize patient authorizations, scheduling, and collections... Show more

 • Promoted

Account Coordinator

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, LtdFarmington, CT, United States
Full-time

DescriptionJob Summary:We are seeking a strong candidate with operational skills and insurance knowledge to join our team supporting our North American Production Underwriters.The position requires... Show more

 • Promoted

Marketing Coordinator Home Care

HCAOAAvon, CT, United States
Full-time

ComForCare Home Care is seeking a driven and personable Marketing Coordinator to help grow our client base and support new client onboarding across our Glastonbury and Avon locations.This is a dyna... Show more

 • Promoted

Fabrication Coordinator

Hanger, Inc.Cromwell, CT, United States
Full-time

The Fabrication coordinator will be a vital member of the facility, responsible for completion of operational dashboards, reporting, facilitating annual core training, managing Gemba schedule, atte... Show more

 • Promoted

Regional Placement Coordinator (Remote)

Home Builders InstituteChicopee, MA, United States
Remote
Full-time

Regional Placement CoordinatorThe Regional Placement Coordinator (RPC) works with the Regional Career Development Coordinators and instructors to enhance employability skills and career placement o... Show more