Unit support representative vs volunteer patient representative

The differences between unit support representatives and volunteer patient representatives can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a unit support representative and a volunteer patient representative. Additionally, a volunteer patient representative has an average salary of $42,036, which is higher than the $36,274 average annual salary of a unit support representative.

The top three skills for a unit support representative include patients, patient care and medical terminology. The most important skills for a volunteer patient representative are patients, training sessions, and emotional support.

Unit support representative vs volunteer patient representative overview

	Unit Support Representative	Volunteer Patient Representative
Yearly salary	$36,274	$42,036
Hourly rate	$17.44	$20.21
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	96,866	64,027
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	4	4

Unit support representative vs volunteer patient representative salary

Unit support representatives and volunteer patient representatives have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Unit Support Representative	Volunteer Patient Representative
Average salary	$36,274	$42,036
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $50,000	Between $34,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between unit support representative and volunteer patient representative education

There are a few differences between a unit support representative and a volunteer patient representative in terms of educational background:

	Unit Support Representative	Volunteer Patient Representative
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Unit support representative vs volunteer patient representative demographics

Here are the differences between unit support representatives' and volunteer patient representatives' demographics:

	Unit Support Representative	Volunteer Patient Representative
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 33.3% Female, 66.7%	Male, 60.3% Female, 39.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 7.1% White, 54.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 6.8% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between unit support representative and volunteer patient representative duties and responsibilities

Unit support representative example responsibilities.

Conduct 6 mass vaccination campaigns, manage protein-calorie malnutrition, coordinate epidemiological surveillance, and direct health facility rehabilitation
Transcribe recorded messages and practitioners' diagnosis/recommendations into patients' medical records; transcribe physician orders into hospital computer system.
Facilitate and assist with the discharge process of patients including completing all necessary paperwork and arranging patient transportation.
Handle sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA protocols.
Respect patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
File lab and x-ray reports, EKG's etc., with appropriate medical record and refill medical record in appropriate place.

Volunteer patient representative example responsibilities.

Select by leading service coordinator to manage leadership training, and performance evaluations.
Create PowerPoint presentations and forms to support the committee s goals.
Present excellent music ministry and assist with setting up sound equipment.
Provide an effective urban ministry experience that transforms lives, influences churches and communities.
Preach the good word of god through tough climate, conditions and tough enviroment.
Collaborate with other missionaries and church leaders to establish goals and objectives for gospel education and church attendance.

Unit support representative vs volunteer patient representative skills

Common unit support representative skills

Patients, 49%
Patient Care, 21%
Medical Terminology, 7%
Physician Orders, 4%
Insurance Carriers, 4%
Patient Charts, 4%

Common volunteer patient representative skills

Patients, 49%
Training Sessions, 15%
Emotional Support, 14%
Spanish Language, 5%
Presentation, 3%
Patient Care, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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