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Oregon Health & Science University

Concierge - Public Service Representative 3

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Concierge - Public Service Representative 3

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$25.08/hr - $33.92/hr Department Overview

This position provides the highest level of customer service to guests, ensuring their needs are met in a warm, timely and professional manner. Serves as the forward facing presence at primary entry points throughout OHSU. This role is responsible for providing those we serve with information, supporting daily operational needs, and ensuring issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. Function/Duties of Position

Information Services

Greets patients, visitors and employees at points of entry into OHSU hospitals and clinics in a professional and courteous manner. Provides information about OHSU services and programs, including explanations of processes to obtain services, services available, procedural information related to the provision of services, and contact departments for additional assistance as needed. Answers patient information telephone lines, responds to requests for information (e.g., directions to the hospital, phone numbers to clinics, connecting operating room staff to families, etc.) and routes calls appropriately. Utilizes computer systems to access patient information such as appointment times, room location, clinic location, etc. and releases information according to HIPAA guidelines. Provides information about local hotel arrangements, long‑term housing, transportation, business services, entertainment, restaurants, and leisure activities. Maintains and applies knowledge of our facilities for assisting our patients, employees and guests in navigating the physical and functional environment. Provides high quality customer service to both external customers (patients, visitors, medical transport, mortuary services, etc.) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers and staff). Assists public with explanation and clarification of policies and procedures. Support Services

Supports various departments, including but not limited to Admitting, Central Check In, OHSU Visitors and Volunteers, Access Checkpoints and Decedent Affairs with specific processes such as arriving patients, deploying Guide Volunteers to assist with patient or staff needs, and verifying patient information. Assists mortuary representatives with directions to morgues. Reviews completed forms for accuracy. Provides patients and visitors with wheelchairs and escalates transportation needs to the appropriate internal (i.e., Hospital Transportation) or external resource (i.e., Ride to Care). Staff may be asked to assist with pushing patients in wheelchairs. If licensed, may provide notary services to OHSU guests and staff. Safety and Quality

Maintains familiarity with Public Safety policies and stays current on appropriate actions in the case of an emergency or disruption. Explains and applies OHSU Patient Visitation Policy and unit specific guidelines. Escalates exceptions when appropriate. Serves as “person in charge” as assigned by Environmental Health and Safety in the event of an emergency and/or evacuation. Observes behavior of guests and staff and escalates concerning behavior or issues to appropriate staff and/or department, as needed. Maintains a calm demeanor at all times regardless of the situation and responds to disruptions in a professional manner involving appropriate staff and/or taking safety measures when intervention is required. Circulates the lobby or waiting area pro‑actively identifying and responding to needs and maintaining cleanliness of the area. Ensures work area and desks remain clean, and stocked with necessary supplies and resources to support daily operations and services provided. Participates in classroom and on‑the‑job trainings as it pertains to the position and OHSU Core Competencies. Other Duties As Assigned

Participate in other duties as assigned by supervisors to fulfill the overall mission of the department. Required Qualifications

Two years of experience in customer service relations, one year of which must have included interpretation and explanation of rules, regulations, and policies and responsibility for dealing with unique or unusual situations. Job Related Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Competencies)

Exhibits a friendly and outgoing demeanor. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and professionalism in all interactions, including face‑to‑face, phone, and written communications. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Ability to stay organized and prioritize duties when faced with competing priorities. Displays cultural competency and ability to accept and relate to other cultures, histories and traditions. Includes the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Possesses excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience in cultivating and fostering working relationships internally and externally. Displays an ability to maintain a calm presence when faced with conflict, and demonstrates conflict‑resolution skills. Proficient in utilizing computer hardware and software technology, including MS Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma. Six months of work experience in a healthcare setting, including high volume direct patient contact; OR One year of work experience with high volume direct public contact. Experience with EPIC or other patient information software. Understanding of process improvement methods. Additional Details

Hours of work: Variable from 5:00 am–9:00 pm, including occasional weekends. Locations vary between Marquam Hill and South Waterfront locations. Seniority level

Not Applicable Employment type

Full‑time Job function

Health Care Provider Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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