Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Facility:

2331 Franklin Rd - Roanoke

Requisition Number:

R157808 Clinical Patient Liaison - Ortho (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Clinical Patient Liaison facilitates a positive hospital experience for patients and families by serving as a liaison with hospital staff to foster open communication and a positive relationship between patients and their families. Emphasizes and promotes a professional atmosphere on unit along with excellence in patient care. Abates potential problem situations. Performs additional functions related to operations to meet specific needs of the department. Serves as a resource person for patient, utilizing effective communication, courtesy, confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. As part of the health care team, performs basic clerical and technical clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety and comfort for patients of all ages. Provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.

The Clinical Patient Liaison

• Delivers basic nursing care and assist patients with daily living activities.

• Transports patients, specimens, and equipment within the facility.

• Documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff.

• Supports unit scheduling, supply management, and equipment processing.

• Maintains cleanliness and regulatory compliance in patient and staff areas.

• Manages admissions, discharges, and patient flow using hospital systems.

• Welcomes and assists patients and visitors, supports registration.

• Responds to patient/family concerns and crisis situations with empathy and professionalism.

• Advocates for patient rights and assist with educational initiatives.

• Answer phones and provide general administrative support.

• Participates in audits, chart reviews, and performance improvement activities.

• Demonstrate knowledge of patient care across the lifespan and adhere to safety protocols.

What We Require:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent education required.

Experience: 2 years customer services industry experience with demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.

Life Support: Must successfully complete AHA BLS-HCP within 6 months of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must be customer driven, have strong grammar, spelling and punctuation skills, knowledge of medical terminology, knowledge of office procedures and equipment, proficiency in computer data entry/keyboarding, ability to use electronic medical records and good organizational, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Recruiter:

EMILY ALLEN

Recruiter Email:

efallen@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training