Guest Services Representative

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care organization is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves assisting visitors and patients with a friendly approach, ensuring a smooth experience as they navigate the hospital. Responsibilities include greeting guests, managing inquiries, and providing support, including transportation assistance. The ideal candidate will exhibit compassion and professionalism, contributing to the high standards of care recognized nationally. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team committed to excellence in health care.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years old or older.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs guests in a professional manner.
• Handles inquiries to support patient satisfaction.
• Ensures patients and visitors reach their destinations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Telephone Etiquette

Computer Skills

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Assist all visitors and patients in a professional, friendly, and responsive manner when they arrive and depart the hospital campuses. Handle all inquiries of patient and visitors as they arrive for appointments and visitation to the main lobby. Able to use a computer to verify information provided by guests and ensure proper phone etiquette. Providing support to patients and visitors to their destination, including escorting or transporting them in a wheelchair if necessary. Weekend and holiday rotation required. May be scheduled to work multiple locations in the Lehigh Valley.


Job Duties

• Greets, welcomes, and directs all guests in a professional, friendly, and responsive manner.


• Handles all transactions and inquiries with the goal of decreasing patient and visitor anxiety in order to support patient satisfaction.


• Screens all visitors and patients upon entry to all hospital locations. Follows all screening guidelines set by infection control as directed by the CDC guidelines.


• Ensures all patients and visitors arrive at their destinations including providing support by pushing them in a wheelchair of directing to internal transportation in golf carts.


• Collaborates with fellow colleagues and supports outpatient departments to maintain the operational needs of guest services in an efficient and problem free manner.


• Supports the network service priority by consistently exhibiting compassion and respect to all guests both in person and on the phone.


• Maintains a neat, clean uncluttered reception area free of food and personal items. Care for the appearance of lobby area.


• Ensures incoming phone calls are answered by following the standard phone etiquette.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 17 years old or older
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.


• Strong telephone etiquette and computer skills.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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