Greeter- Day Shift- Full Time- Baptist

Ochsner Health System Job Opportunity

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job greets patients, family members, and visitors upon arriving at Ochsner Health System according to detailed instructions, policies, and procedures. Provides excellent customer service to all patients and customers to ensure a pleasant experience.

Shift: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Education: Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience: Required - None.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Ability to read and write in order to communicate and give verbal instructions to patients

Job Duties:

• Greets patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assists patient and visitor(s) in and out of vehicle and gets help if needed via wheelchair or stretchers.
• Directs patients and visitors to the appropriate departments and accurately answer patients' questions.
• Works harmoniously with volunteers and medical personnel to ensure a steady supply of wheelchairs at front doors through the day.
• Cleans glass and doors, sweeps mats and entrance, and picks up trash daily, as needed.
• Completes required fire safety on an annual basis.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands: The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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