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Job Title
Patient Guest Services Assistant I
Location
Canton
Facility
Mercy Hospital
Department
Volunteer Services-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
Job Code
G10015
Shift
Day/Evening/Night/Weekend
Schedule
7:00am-7:30pm/9:00am-6:30pm
Job Summary
Provides customer service by providing directions to patient rooms or other areas of the hospital, and serving as local resource to visitors and ensuring a safe environment for patients, guests and colleagues.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Meets, greets and assists patients, guests and colleagues by providing directions, obtaining wheelchairs and providing minimal transport.
- Accesses patient information to confirm appointment times, appointment locations and room numbers.
- May provide some concierge services to assist patients and guests with accessing Internet information (driving directions, restaurants, shopping and amenities) in the hospital and within the community.
- Corrects and/or reports safety, maintenance and cleaning needs.
- Responds to Code Blue and Code Red emergencies with appropriate equipment.
- Coordinates patient needs with other departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Certifications:
Complexity of Work:
- Requires excellent verbal communication skills and an ability to function with empathy, friendliness and professionalism when interacting with patients and guests.
- Ability to exercise judgment to accurately triage inquiries.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Basic computer skills: Epic, outlook and other internal systems.
Work Experience:
- Minimum two years experience in a customer service role with at least one year providing face-to-face customer service.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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