Volunteer Coordinator - Part-time - Rush

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Meridian, MS

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About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assumes responsibility for functional activities in Volunteer Services. Assumes accountability operational direction of areas as delegated, facilitates development of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are in support of organizational philosophy and mission, and assists in the activities of the Volunteer Services Department. 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

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Associates degree
• 5 years related experience or3 years volunteer management or human resource management experience with a Bachelor’s degree
• Supervisory experience in planning and implementing training programs and special events.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
• There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases
• Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Recruits, orients, and appropriately places volunteers, working closely with department managers in order to meet their project-based volunteer needs.
• Ensures volunteer compliance with annual, mandatory regulatory requirements.
• Works with managers on training and valuing volunteers in their department(s).
• Interprets company and departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to those under departmental supervision including adult and junior volunteers.
• Prepares schedule for volunteer staffing to assigned areas according to needs of the customer(s).
• Assists with development and implementation of HHEC Projects to ensure understanding and compliance of company policies towards therapeutic interventions and/or other special projects.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees