Guest Relations Specialist- Atrium Health-PT Weekends

Department:

34537 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: 10L Medical ICU

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Sat/Sun 7A-7P

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Essential Functions

• Provides guests with assistance throughout the facility: directions patient locations location of hospital amenities.
• Communicates in a courteous and effective manners; ensures the information is communicated in a clear and precise manner while confirming the guests understanding of the information provided; listen to complaints with a calm composed and positive demeanor.
• Gives personal attention takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service; responds promptly to patient family and staff requests; assists in the identification of patient and family needs and secures appropriate referrals solutions and services to the identified needs; may include services for patients and families under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and those with limited English proficiency (LEP); considers and utilizes the most cost-effective measures to meet these needs and improved customer service.
• Supervises waiting rooms as requested; Maintains knowledge of the location of family members and facilitates communication between the family and healthcare professionals; assists the family in locating the patient as he/she moves through the healthcare system; communicates condition reports to callers per departmental policy; maintains a clean and safe environment in the family waiting areas by utilizing Environmental and Security Services.
• Responds as directed to all emergency crisis and disaster situations.
• Maintains appropriate training related to Service Excellence and Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Collects data and documentation that assists in the identification of areas needing improved customer service. Assists leaders with recommendations to change facility and departmental policies and procedures.
• Accurately records and submits all documentation/statistical reports for services provided to patients and families; includes transportation vouchers bus passes emergency clothing.
• Assists leaders with the ongoing evaluation of the Guest Relations Program customer satisfaction development of personal and departmental educational plans and quality management guidelines.
• Maintains close communication with the Guest Relations Manager regarding the Guest Relations Department and problem areas; requests assistance as needed from the Guest Relations Manager and Supervisors for additional personnel or resources.
• Performs notarizations for Healthcare Power of Attorney Living Wills and any other pertinent healthcare document as appropriate following applicable state Notary Laws and Regulations.

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking sitting lifting and reaching. May come in contact with patients families and their personal belongings including those contaminated with infectious and blood-borne pathogens. Must lift a minimum of 50-lbs. for moving and lifting patients in/out of wheelchairs. Must have the ability to clearly communicate in English. Intact sense of sight and hearing is required. Must be able to be mobile within the entire healthcare provider system.

Educational Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred. Experience in healthcare and/or customer service preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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Required Experience:

IC