Physician Relations & Patient Experience Specialist
Listed compensation
$32-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Build Relationships. Improve Patient Care. Make a Difference.
Now Hiring: Physician Relations & Patient Experience Specialist
Do you love building relationships, solving problems, and creating exceptional customer experiences? Edmonds Eye MD is looking for a Physician Relations & Patient Experience Specialist to serve as the bridge between our specialists, referring providers, and patients.
This role will support North King County and South Snohomish County, helping strengthen physician partnerships and ensure every referred patient experiences seamless, concierge-level care from referral to follow-up.
In this highly visible role, you'll build and maintain strong relationships with referring providers, collaborate across teams, and help make healthcare easier for both providers and patients. If you're energized by connecting with people, solving problems, and creating exceptional experiences, we'd love to meet you.
- As our Physician Relations & Patient Experience Specialist, you will:
- Develop trusted relationships with referring physicians and their office teams.
- Visit provider offices, educate referral partners, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
- Guide patients through the referral process, removing barriers and ensuring timely access to care.
- Coordinate communication between providers, patients, and our clinical teams.
- Ensure referring physicians receive timely updates, consultation notes, and operative reports.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows and elevate the referral experience.
- Serve as the voice of both our providers and patients by sharing feedback that drives continuous improvement.
We're Looking for Someone Who Is
- Relationship-focused and enjoys networking with medical professionals
- Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team
- A strong communicator who builds trust quickly
Requirements
Qualifications
- Three or more years of healthcare experience, preferably working with physician offices, referrals, patient navigation, or customer service.
- Experience building professional relationships and coordinating across multiple departments.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with EMRs, CRM systems, or referral management software is a plus.
- Ophthalmology or specialty practice experience is preferred but not required.
Why Edmonds Eye MD/Sight Partners?
At Edmonds Eye MD, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional relationships. You'll join a collaborative team that values service, innovation, and making healthcare easier for both patients and providers.
If you're looking for a career where your ability to build relationships truly makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create an exceptional experience for every patient and every provider.
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Key Responsibilities
The specialist will build and maintain relationships with referring physicians while guiding patients through the referral process to ensure seamless care. They will also coordinate communication between clinical teams and providers to improve workflows and patient experiences.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
