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Hospital Concierge

Full Time
Posted 3 weeks ago

Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeing Full Time and Part Time Hospital Concierge to join our team.

Job Summary: The Hospital Concierge is responsible for enhancing the overall patient experience by providing personalized services and support to patients, their families, and visitors. This role involves assisting with a variety of non-medical tasks to ensure comfort, convenience, and a positive experience during their stay at the hospital. The concierge will act as a liaison between patients and hospital staff, offering assistance with navigating hospital facilities, coordinating requests, and addressing any concerns in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Guest and Patient Support:
  • Provide exceptional customer service to patients, family members, and visitors.
  • Assist patients with non-medical needs such as arranging transportation, making reservations for accommodations, or offering local information.
  • Respond to inquiries about hospital services, amenities, and facilities in a friendly, efficient, and empathetic manner.
  • Navigation Assistance:
  • Assist patients and visitors in navigating hospital departments, clinics, and services.
  • Provide directions and information about hospital layout, parking, and available services.
  • Coordination of Services:
  • Coordinate and fulfill patient and family requests for additional services such as food, flowers, gifts, and special accommodations.
  • Assist patient to access hospital’s patient portal system.
  • Assist patient for completion of hospital reviews.
  • Personalized Patient Care:
  • Offer recommendations and arrange services based on patient preferences (e.g., meal options, entertainment, accommodations).
  • Maintain a library of entertainment options for patients to include magazines, newspapers, and crossword puzzles.
  • Offer patient’s entertainment options from the library of options.
  • Help organize support services for patients, such as spiritual care, social services, or volunteer assistance.
  • Assemble welcome baskets and place in the patient rooms prior to a patient’s admission. Follow up with the patient after admission to ensure toiletry needs are met within the welcome basket
  • Send out follow up communication post discharge.
  • Problem Resolution:
  • Address patient and visitor concerns promptly and work with the relevant departments to resolve issues quickly and professionally.
  • Ensure patient satisfaction and follow up on any pending issues or requests to guarantee they are addressed.
  • Administrative Duties:
  • Maintain a log of patient requests and feedback for continuous improvement of services.
  • Assist in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of hospital services, policies, and emergency procedures.
  • Assist with administrative tasks as assigned, including data entry, maintaining patient service records, and preparing reports.
  • Identify trends in customer issues and suggest improvements to enhance the customer experience and participate in meetings to address trends.
  • Conduct internal patient satisfaction surveys with patient and family and follow trends with areas of concern.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate with other hospital departments, including nursing, social services, food services, and patient services, to ensure a smooth patient experience.
  • Provide clear communication to staff regarding patient needs and requests.
  • Cultural Sensitivity:
  • Ensure services are provided with respect to patients’ cultural, religious, and personal preferences.
  • Maintain a compassionate and professional demeanor, especially in high-stress situations.

Customer Service:

  • Provide courteous, respectful, and empathetic assistance to patients and their families.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold the facility’s policies regarding privacy and dignity.
  • Participate in hospital wide patient satisfaction training.

Safety & Compliance:

  • Adhere to all hospital safety protocols and infection control procedures during patient interactions.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions, hazards, or patient incidents immediately.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required;
  • Experience: Prior experience in customer service, hospitality, or healthcare settings preferred. Experience in a concierge or patient services role is an advantage.
  • Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • A friendly, empathetic, and professional demeanor.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with computer systems and the ability to learn hospital-specific software tools.Working Conditions:
  • Full-time position with a flexible schedule.
  • Some physical activity required (e.g., walking between departments, assisting with light lifting).
  • Work may involve interacting with individuals in stressful or emotional situations, requiring patience and empathy.

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