Patient Escort Supervisor- Full Time - Dayshift

Ochsner Health•Meridian, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job communicates with ancillary and nursing units receiving schedules for patient's appointments. This job supervises and dispatches transporters to get hospital patients to scheduled appointments on time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
1 year experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Positive interpersonal skills necessary in order to deal effectively and courteously with nursing unit's personnel, ancillary departments and doctors.
Basic analytical skills necessary in order to maintain simple logs, records, and list of such items as incoming and outgoing calls to various areas.

Responsibilities

Supervises, trains and develops department staff.
Dispatches Escorts & Orderly Escorts to transport patients in a timely manner.
Prepares bi-weekly work schedule for escort department.
Transports patient when needed.
Orders supplies & maintains equipment.
Conducts personal and escort employee’s development and required training.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.