Security Consumer Support Specialist

Corewell Health Corporate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory with deals

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Security Consumer Support Specialist in Grand Rapids to blend frontline patient services with security duties. You will assist with registration, self-service check-in, and MyChart navigation while maintaining a visible security presence to ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

The role requires strong communication, excellent customer service, sound judgment, and the ability to stay calm in dynamic situations. Full-time weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• At least 20 years of age with valid Michigan driver license.
• State MI Driver's License upon Hire.
• First Aid - AHA certification preferred.
• One year certificate from college or technical school.
• 2 years of relevant experience in customer service, law enforcement, military, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class customer service while maintaining highly visible waiting room coordination.
• Assist with patient registration and self-service check-in.
• Document incident reports and other required documents thoroughly and timely.
• Assist patients, visitors, and team members with directions, escorts, and other requests.
• Provide access control for secured areas.
• Communicate with patients, visitors, and health care team members effectively.
• De-escalate verbal or physical conflicts using appropriate techniques and legal options.
• Engage in ongoing study to maintain professional competence and skills.
• Complete required ongoing training and maintain licensure and certifications.
• Serve as concierge—greet patients/visitors and assist with payments and co-pays.
• Perform patient registration and check-in: verify demographics and insurance; assist kiosk registration.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Communication

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or equivalent (Public Administration, Business, Criminal Justice)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary The Security Consumer Support Specialist serves a dual role as both a customer service ambassador and a security professional. This position welcomes and assists patients, visitors, and guests while promoting a safe, secure, and positive healthcare experience. The specialist provides frontline patient support by assisting with registration, self-service check-in technology, and MyChart navigation, while also performing security-related duties including de-escalation, incident response, facility monitoring, and maintaining a visible security presence throughout the organization. As a fully trained security officer, the Security Consumer Support Specialist helps ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, team members, and assets. In addition, this role serves as a key point of contact for patients entering the facility, providing compassionate customer service, answering questions, guiding individuals to appropriate resources, and supporting a seamless arrival experience. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, excellent customer service abilities, sound judgement, and the ability to remain calm and professional in dynamic situations.

Essential Functions

1. Performs best in class customer service, while maintain highly visible waiting room coordination to deter violations of hospital policies and criminal acts
2. Acts as agent to support and encourage self-service model of patient registration
3. Documents information on incident reports and other required documents in a thorough, factual and timely manner
4. Assists team members, visitors, and patients with directions, lost and found items, vehicle assistance, escorts, and other requests for assistance
5. Provides access control for secured areas
6. Communicates, collaborates with, and provides appropriate information to patients, visitors, and members of the health care team
7. Manages verbal / physical conflicts using verbal de-escalation, physical presence, restraint techniques or other appropriate legal force options
8. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities
9. Completes required ongoing training and education, including department specific requirements.
10. Maintains required licensure and certifications
11. Serves as a concierge - greets and communicates with patients or visitors, including hospitality assistance and collecting payments and co-payments
12. Performs patient registration and check-in: confirms patient demographic and insurance information; assists patients with kiosk registration

Qualifications

Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent experience At least 20 years of age with valid Michigan driver license LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days Preferred Associate's Degree or equivalent Public Administration, Business, or Criminal Justice Vocational/Technical One year certificate from college or technical school 2 years of relevant experience customer service, law enforcement or military, or any other related

About Corewell Health

About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Care Center Beltline - 2750 East Beltline NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Security Consumer Support CHW - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.