Guest Services (Concierge)

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston is seeking a Guest Services Representative to warmly welcome patients and visitors, assess needs, and direct them to the right services. You will report to the Manager of Guest Services and help with accommodations and wayfinding.

The role emphasizes friendly, patient‑centered service and adherence to hospital policies, with a 40‑hour workweek and hourly pay. A high school diploma or GED and prior customer service experience are expected, and computer skills are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years customer service experience, or an Associate’s degree with one year experience, or a Bachelor's may substitute.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Professionally greet visitors and patients upon arrival.
• Ascertains patients’ and or visitors’ needs and directs them accordingly.
• Educates patients, family, visitors about services and assist with wayfinding.
• Demonstrates commitment to problem resolution and efficient solutions.
• Meets key performance metrics and complies with policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree may substitute

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to join an awesome team and make a real difference? As a Guest Services Representative, you'll be the friendly face that welcomes and assists our patients, ensuring they have the best experience possible. You'll report to the Manager of Guest Services and help facilitate accommodations, provide information, and assist with wayfinding. If you love helping people and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want you on our team!

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to join an awesome team and make a real difference? As a Guest Services Representative, you'll be the friendly face that welcomes and assists our patients, ensuring they have the best experience possible. You'll report to the Manager of Guest Services and help facilitate accommodations, provide information, and assist with wayfinding. If you love helping people and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want you on our team!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000451 CHS OH - Guest Services

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

• Professionally greets visitors and patients upon arrival.
• Ascertains patients’ and or visitors’ needs and directs them accordingly.
• Educates Medical Center patients, family members, visitors and guests regarding appropriate services and available resources and assist with wayfinding.
• Demonstrates a commitment to problem resolution by embracing a creative approach and focusing on efficient and effective solutions to promote the desired outcomes.
• Meets key performance metrics for area and demonstrates compliance with policies/processes

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two years directly related customer service work experience; or an associate’s degree and one year directly related customer service work experience; or a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the related work experience. Computer experience required.

Physical Requirements

• (C) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) (F) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) (I) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C). Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (I) Ability to work indoors. (C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) Ability to work from elevated areas. (F) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) Ability to bend at the waist. (C) Ability to twist at the waist. (F) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (F) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to reach overhead. (F) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C) Ability to fully use both legs. (C) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (F) Ability to reach in all directions. (C) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (I) Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (I) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (F) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) Ability to work rotating shifts. (F) Ability to work overtime as required. (F) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (C) (Selected Positions)*

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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