Patient Family Liaison

WVU Medicine

10d

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Greets and receives patients, family members, donors and visitors. Under general supervision performs a wide range of duties (process payments, coordinating facility/security issues, tours, resource referrals, assistance with fundraisers, light housekeeping, meal preparation) to provide a positive experience for patients, family members, and visitors during the patient’s hospitalization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Department Specific: If Hired prior to 2/27/2020, Obtain certification in Basic Life Support by 7/31/2020 AND Naloxone training by 7/31/2020 - unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic. If Hired after 2/27/2020, Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date AND Obtain Naloxone training within three (3) months from hire date - unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic.
Ability to work as a team with other employees and volunteers.
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Computer knowledge.
Good communication, writing, telephone, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates maturity, accountability, consideration and courteousness.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to push or pull in excess of 50 lbs. to move patients or objects.
Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

18 months experience in dealing with the public with an emphasis on customer relations highly desirable.
Experience maintaining recordkeeping functions (registrations, waitlist, computer database to keep accurate records).
12 months Office experience including working with computers, data entry, answering phones and dealing with customers face to face.

Responsibilities

Greets patients, family, visitors, donors, and volunteers upon arrival. Conducts guest check-ins, gives directions, processes payments, and provides available resources and tours of the facility.
Maintains record-keeping functions (registration book, wait list, payment processing, and computer database) to ensure the database and visitor book information is current.
Recognizes signs of persons experiencing distress or personal trauma and provides support. Offers to refer to Hospital chaplain, care management or other departments as needed.
Serves as a resource for volunteers, and other health care providers (ex: Doctors, care management, social workers).
Contacts community resources and other pertinent sources on family’s behalf. Provides information about the hospital and surrounding areas and addresses questions and concerns.
Serves as a primary coordinator for overnight stays. (Including providing information and/or contacting LogistiCare for WV Medicaid patients). Coordinates other overnight accommodations for waitlisted families when space is not available.
Notes any important occurrences, visitor problems, facilities problems, etc. on the daily log with the time, date, and initials.
Notifies appropriate management: Patient Advocate/Off Shift Coordinator/Manager/Director of any accidents, problems or unusual happenings.
Coordinates activities to ensure a pleasant environment for family members by reporting any maintenance needs and restocking supplies as needed.
Assists with various aspects of food preparation for meals. Picks up food donations from Nutrition Services and other departments. Sets up and tears down for dinners and activities. Loads and unloads food to and from ovens and serves in designated areas.
Helps with household chores including, but not limited to loading and unloading the dishwashers and cleaning refrigerators, kitchen cabinets, drawers, light laundry, etc.
Provides access and maintains safety of designated area by opening and closing facility at designated times.
Assists in maintaining patient satisfaction while keeping staff informed of any potential problems.
Provides clerical and administrative support as requested by director.
Maintains patient/family confidentiality at all times.