Desk Ambassador

Metropolitian Healthcare Services, Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,479,680; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Job summary

Metropolitian Healthcare Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Desk Ambassador/Health Screener for weekend shifts (Saturday - Sunday). The role includes screening, escorting and guiding patients and guests within the hospital, while upholding MHS-WE CARE core values.

A High School Diploma or GED and customer service experience are required. Fluency in English and excellent communication are essential. Candidates must pass background and drug screenings and meet immunization requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must pass background and drug screenings.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Immunization or health screening requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Screen, escort and provide directions to patients and guests.
• Respond to inquiries; assist with wheelchairs, luggage, directions, and hospital promotions.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Report safety hazards and assist with crowd flow and promotions as needed.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Desk Ambassador/Health ScreenerEmployee Type: Part-TimeShift: Weekend (Saturday - Sunday)13hours shift - 8:30am- 9:30pm (Total of 26 hours per weekend)Job Type: HealthcareExperience: High School Diploma/ GED with at least two-year customer service experienceJob Summary:Under the supervision and direction of the MHS Manager or Team Lead, the Desk Ambassador /Health Screener is responsible for screening, escorting and providing directions to patients and guests to and/or from the hospital in a welcoming, friendly, efficient, and courteous manner. The Desk Ambassador/Health Screener is also responsible for assisting guests with inquiries, wheelchairs, luggage, directions, hospital promotions/campaigns and initial questions regarding the hospital facility and service offerings. The Health Screener proactively works to resolve questions, concerns and assistance needs to the customer’s best interest. The Health Screener reflects the MHS-WE CARE core values.Duties and Responsibilities:Conveys scripted salutations and messaging for every patron upon arrival and departure.Ensures a warm friendly welcome to all individuals entering the facility (i.e. patients, visitors, vendors, delivery personnel, staff, etc.).Performs visitation screening and visitor badging as required and provided by the facility.Utilizes proper safe patient handling techniques.Escorts guests throughout the facility, opens doors, offers wheelchair assistance, guidance, and carries packages and luggage.Responds to guest inquiries and concerns promptly with courtesy. Give directions and answers general information questions about the facility and campus.Knowledge of the facility procedures and guest-related information including, facility general information, general event information, taxi/transportation assistance, and airport information and emergency codes.Responds to safety hazards according to facility procedures to include water on floor, objects inadvertently blocking doors, electrical cords removed or taped, and misplaced furniture.Immediately report any accidents to manager on duty.Maintains safe, clean and neat work environment by following standards and procedures.Maintains strict confidentiality related to work information (in accordance with HIPAA).Performs other duties as assigned. Examples include, but are not limited to, flower deliveries, food deliveries (Door Dash, etc.), floor errands, making beds and pulling linen.Qualification and Requirements:High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent experience.Must be able to legally work in the United States.Must pass background and drug screenings.Able to speak, read, and write English fluently.Required to meet immunization or health screening requirements.Ability to demonstrate professionalism, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Passion for customer service and attention to detail.Physical Requirements:Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk, see, and hear.Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.Must be able to push and pull (on wheelchair) 100 to 350 pounds, frequently over considerable distance.Ability to work flexible schedules and extended hours is sometimes required.Uniform:Standard MHS Uniforms include black pants, white shirt, black tie, Red Coat and black shoes.