Patient Ambassador PRN On-Site

USMD Hospital at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

USMD Hospital at Arlington is seeking a Patient Ambassador to greet guests, answer questions, and guide them to the correct areas. You will keep the reception area orderly and assist hospital staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of customer service experience. Strong verbal and written communication, ability to follow safety rules, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively.
• Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; work safely with equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Provides directions and assistance to hospital customers.
• Maintains work area and reception area in neat and orderly manner.
• Must be able to work with other staff members to foster a team approach to the highest quality of patient care and staff cooperation.
• Adheres to safety requirements
• Attends department education and training programs and understands responsibilities related to safety.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Purpose

The patient ambassador provides guests information and supports the efforts of the facility staff. Has knowledge of the geography and basic workings of the facility. Demonstrates good customer service. Acts in a professional manner at all times. Will direct guests to appropriate area.

Education & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Required Licenses/Certifications

None

Work Experience

1 year customer service experience preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, see, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, climb, or balance. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and rarely lift more than 25 pounds.

Special Requirements

Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies. Numerical ability required. Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Provides directions and assistance to hospital customers.
• Maintains work area and reception area in neat and orderly manner.
• Must be able to work with other staff members to foster a team approach to the highest quality of patient care and staff cooperation.
• Adhere to all safety requirements
• Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job‑related hazards.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• Wears proper identification while on duty.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned