Physician Relations & Patient Experience Specialist
Listed compensation
$66.6K - $79K
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- Full-Time · on-site
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- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job Description
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?
Whatcom Eye Surgeons is looking for a Physician Relations & Patient Experience Specialist to serve as the bridge between our specialists, referring providers, and patients. In this highly visible role, you'll help strengthen physician partnerships while ensuring every referred patient experiences seamless, concierge-level care from referral to follow-up.
If you're energized by connecting with people, collaborating across teams, and making healthcare easier for both providers and patients, 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 Whatcom Eye Surgeons/Sight Partners?
At Whatcom Eye Surgeons, 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 serve as a bridge between specialists, referring providers, and patients to ensure seamless care. Responsibilities include developing relationships with referring offices, guiding patients through the referral process, and identifying workflow improvements.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Relations & Patient Experience Specialist at Sight Partners Physicians a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 890 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc.
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Sight Partners Physicians holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 8 active listings.
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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.
