Guest Relations Representative

Guest Relations Representative

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a part-time Guest Relations Representative for the Guest Services Department.

Shift/Hours:

• Work 20 hours a week, every other weekend, and with weekday hours primarily in the evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Guest Relations Representative is a liaison between patients, families, visitors, and hospital and medical team members. Responsible for providing a welcoming and genuine environment and address concerns to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for patients.

Responsible for verifying patient registration and escorting patients and guests to their destination by walking or use of a wheelchair. Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest services. Responds promptly to patient, family and team member requests. Assists in the identification of patient and family needs and secures appropriate referrals, solutions and services to the identified needs. Collects data and documentation to assist in the identification of areas needing improved customer service. Assists leaders in recommending changes in facility and departmental policy and procedure. Facilitates improved customer service by identifying, investigating and directing complaints, concerns and compliments to the appropriate team members and leaders. Records and submits all documentation/statistical reports for services provided to patients and families, including transportation vouchers, bus passes, emergency clothing, etc. Assists the leadership team with the ongoing evaluation of the program, customer satisfaction, development of personal and departmental educational plans and quality guidelines. Maintains close communication with leaders regarding the department and problem areas. Requests assistance as needed for additional team members or other resources. Clerical handling of departmental, hospital and organizational reports and forms. Assists leadership team with the orientation, daily activities and evaluation of volunteers and interns.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• 1 year of Customer Service Experience (Required)
• Previous Healthcare/Hospitality experience (Preferred)
• Experience with performing basic data entry tasks, filing, photocopying, and providing excellent customer service (Preferred)

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.