Full-Time Patient & Family Concierge, Senior

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Position: Full-Time Patient and Family Concierge, Senior Department: 3 Main Acute Care Location: UPMC Passavant Shifts: Daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Hours vary by unit.

**Title and salary are based on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

The primary function of the Patient & Family Concierge, Senior is administrative. Duties will include the following:

• Handle department administrative tasks: answer phones, transfer calls, print reports, enter and communicate physician orders, distribute mail, and check crash carts.
• Coordinate patient tests, procedures, and transports; complete errands; order and maintain CyraCom equipment; assign Responder 5 and phones.
• Build and maintain patient charts, file papers, manage auto-print reports, and print chart copies upon request.
• Complete patient admissions, discharges, and transfers through the electronic health record.
• Update Bedboards and communicate changes; place work orders or contact Biotronics for equipment issues.

The secondary function of the Patient & Family Concierge, Senior is as a Patient & Family Concierge, which may include the following duties:

Destination Coordinator:

• Greet and assist hospital guests.
• Provide directions and information.
• Use computers for patient information while respecting confidentiality.

EVS Associate:

• Clean assigned areas and remove trash.
• Make beds and ensure cleanliness.
• Report issues to the supervisor.

Transporter:

• Safely transport patients and equipment.
• Deliver supplies and record transportation data.
• Report activities to the manager.

Supply & Equipment Management:

• Order and organize supplies.
• Maintain inventory and check expiration dates.
• Monitor and stock patient and supply areas.

Patient Care Support:

• Respond to call lights and assist patients.
• Round hourly and distribute care plans.
• Perform audits and update bulletin boards.
• Follow mandatory reporting procedures.

Note: All competencies must be achieved. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the role.

• High School diploma OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.
• 6 months of experience as a Patient & Family Concierge or equivalent
• Demonstrated competency in all responsibilities of Patient & Family Concierge role
• Internal promotions to this level are based on the discretion of the business unit's assessment of employee performance
• Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times
• Completion of 1 annual contribution from these options: hospital/department committee participation, participation in departmental project, peer interviewer, onboarding/precepting of other Experience Concierges
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

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