What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Patient & Family Concierge (UPMC Presbyterian/8G) position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Casual Patient & Family Concierge (UPMC Presbyterian/8G)
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A Casual Patient & Family Concierge must complete 36 hours over a six-week period, with shifts that can be 8 or 12 hours long, scheduled for either day or evening.
The Patient & Family Concierge provides compassionate service and support to patients, families, and visitors, ensuring a top-notch experience during their hospital stay. The role includes assisting with coordination of patient and visitor destinations, environmental services, dietary needs, transport, and supply management, while prioritizing satisfaction and quality care throughout.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a range of services to ensure a positive experience for patients, families, and visitors.
- Greet and escort patients and visitors, coordinate directions, and offer assistance with parking and patient belongings.
- Clean and organize patient rooms, public areas, and equipment while ensuring maintenance issues are reported.
- Assist with dietary services by delivering meals, maintaining food safety, and ensuring sanitation.
- Manage patient transportation, supply delivery, and equipment inventory, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Answer phones, respond to call lights, and interact with patients to assess needs.
- Follow infection control procedures.
- Maintain a positive, compassionate approach to all interactions.
- Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions effectively.
- Perform in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Must possess a strong desire, drive, and compassion to deliver an outstanding patient and family experience at all times.
- A High School diploma, active enrollment in a High School/GED program, or one year of relevant job experience in lieu of a diploma/GED is required.
- Previous experience in healthcare or customer service is preferred but not required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran