Patient Ambassador Temporary - 25 hour rotating shift - Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Mass General Brigham•Oak Bluffs, MA

2d•$19 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Ambassador provides accurate and timely information and services to staff, patients, visitors, and callers in a polite, professional, and friendly manner in accordance with safety and customer service standards. They will conduct and obtain patient screening information upon arrival and will provide direction. The Patient Ambassador escorts patients and visitors to the appropriate departments and for medical appointments. They will offer wheel chair assistance and transports patient and visitors as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to effectively and professionally communicate with a diverse population.
Able to problem solve and escalate matters to departmental leadership as appropriate.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment and maintain the appearance of the department.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
Must be aware of weather conditions that could create unsafe walking or driving conditions.
Must report unsafe conditions to Parking Supervisor or Director of Environmental Services in supervisor’s absence.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience preferred.
0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Actively greets patients, family/visitors, and/or staff in a polite, professional, friendly, and welcoming manner.
Screens patients and/or visitors as indicated by hospital procedure and provides information and direction as appropriate. This may include asking a series of screening questions, taking a temperature, providing technological support, utilizing application screening tools, etc.
Communicates and enforces entrance policies which may include universal masking and visitor restrictions.
Assists with patient and family/visitor inquiries and requests by actively listening and clearly responding. This includes, but is not limited to, providing information regarding hospital services and office locations, as well as clear and understandable directions.
Escorts patients and/or visitors to the appropriate department(s) for scheduled appointments and offers wheel chair assistance and transport if needed.
Assists with cleaning hospital lobbies and public areas to ensure they are clean, safe, and uncluttered in accordance with all infection control standards.
Provides accurate, service-oriented responses to a wide variety of inquiries via the patient information telephone lines while protecting patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies and guidelines.
Works in collaboration with volunteers to ensure patients, family/visitors, and staff receive accurate, timely, and service-oriented assistance.
Coordinates patient notifications to the Lab for laboratory appointments.
Offers the AT&T Language Line to patients and/or family/visitors who do not speak or understand the English language.
Initiates emergency codes and participates in actual or mock emergency procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the Hospital Ambassador role.
Adheres to Departmental policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Attendance and punctuality, including the use of time keeping software before beginning work and at the end of day.
Adheres to Departmental policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Dress code requirements.
Adheres to Departmental policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Holiday rotations.