Guest Relations Representative I - Transitional Care

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY seeks an information liaison for the Transitional Care department. You will answer inquiries, greet guests, and route calls; act as a central information resource for staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities include updating diet orders, assisting with EMR tasks and patient transport, and supporting bedside operations while maintaining a calm, accurate environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as central information resource for Owensboro Health staff, patients and guests.
• Greets guests and provides directions or instructions as needed.
• Updates diet orders and verifies patient diet prior to tray delivery.
• Assists with EMR tasks including patient transfers and discharge processing.
• Maintains orderly work area and supports patient transport arrangements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Weekend Requirements: Every Other | Work Hours: 8a-6p | Status: Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Transitional CareJob Summary:Acts as a liaison between guests, staff, and patients to respond to all information inquiries.Job Responsibilities:Acts as central information resource for Owensboro Health staff, patients, and guests.Receives, screens, routes, and/or responds to all incoming inquiries.Greets all guests and provides proper directions or instructions based on needs.Facilitates visitor flow in and out of the department.Updates diet orders and verifies patient diet upon tray deliveries.May monitor tube system and handle medications in accordance with medication safe handling practice.Electronically transfers patients in and out of the unit including facilitation of direct admit process, completion of discharge in electronic medical record (EMR), assembling paper-lite chart, and assisting with patient bed placement.Enters staff assignments into Responder 5 System and verifies staff have logged in and out of the system to review assignments.Serves as a central information resource to physicians, family, co-workers, and health team.Arranges for patient transport services.Answers patient calls in a timely manner, identifying self and addressing patient by name, takes the appropriate action.Maintains centrally accessible resource materials (phone books, quick reference for supplies).Serves as a resource regarding electronic medical record (EMR); requests outside medical records and scans documents into EMR.Break down charts and take to Health Information Management.Cleans and organizes work area upon arrival.Checks copiers and printers at beginning of shift.Enters work orders and orders supplies.Maintains nourishment stations, waiting rooms, and consultation rooms.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceNo experience required.EducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferredLicensure/Certification/RegistrationNo licensure/certification/registration requiredOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Additional Job Information:This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Office Environment)Standing: OccasionallyWalking: OccasionallySitting: FrequentlyLifting 0-25 lbs.: RarelyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 25-75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: RarelyClimbing: RarelyBending/Stooping: RarelyKneeling: RarelyCrouching/Crawling: RarelyReaching: OccasionallyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: RarelyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: High-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.