Concierge/Guest Services Member Liaison - PD
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Salinas Valley Health
US
Summary
This position manages the Information Desk by supervising volunteers and providing direct assistance to patients, visitors, and the community. The role involves coordinating hospital services, maintaining facility standards, and ensuring effective communication between departments and volunteer staff.
Job Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department:
Volunteer & Guest Services
This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Information Desk by supervising volunteers and providing assistance to the community, patients, and visitors beyond the scope of volunteer staff, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service.
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Ensure all guests are greeted cordially in a warm, hospitable manner.
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Answer questions and give information and directions to guests.
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Oversee delivery of patient mail and flowers, ensuring timely delivery and documentation.
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Print daily meeting schedule and demonstrate knowledge of hospital events and locations.
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Provide information for surgery families when volunteers are unavailable to provide the service.
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Follow up with appropriate departments when questions or concerns arise. Provide information regarding local services (i.e. hotels, restaurants, taxi service, support agencies).
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Collaborate with Patient Relations Manager to meet hospital service standards and implement customer service training for Information Service volunteers.
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Collaborate with Safety/Security to identify and quickly report disturbances and unusual situations, including suspicious persons.
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Assist with ensuring the Meditation Room and Whitney Lobby are available for guests, as appropriate.
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Provide accurate information regarding hospital operations, policies, and procedures.
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Be familiar with all departments and services provided by the healthcare system and communicate changes to the Information Service volunteers in a timely and effective manner.
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Work with volunteers from the Service League, Career Pathway Program, and various agencies to ensure they are able to successfully complete all position requirements and/or learning objectives related to the Information and Wayfinder Services.
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Provide an atmosphere of cooperation, compassion, and confidentiality for hospital staff, patients, and volunteers.
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Utilize the skills and abilities of volunteers to meet the needs of the hospital while providing a meaningful experience for each volunteer.
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Communicate volunteer staffing issues to Director.
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Maintain a proactive approach to meeting the needs of our guests, staff, and volunteers and keep Director apprised of changes and concerns.
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Support effective operations through proper orienting, training, evaluating, and coaching of Information Service volunteers as needed to ensure continuity of quality services and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Troubleshoot issues, concerns, and situations presented at the information desk using effective problem solving and conflict management skills, including the ability to refer unusual situations to Director, Administrative Supervisor, or Security and diffuse a situation until appropriate help can respond.
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Troubleshoot computer problems at Information Desk, Service League Office, Sign-In Computer, and in the Gift Shop.
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Submit work orders using Order Entry for lobby maintenance needs. Monitor Wayfinder activities using BedTracker software to assist in redirecting workflow or recommending staffing model changes to best meet hospital needs based on peak activity levels.
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Accept and perform other related duties and responsibilities upon request.
Education: Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Certification: New hires/transfers must pass the Bilingual Fluency Assessment for Clinicians with a rating of “competent” in the overall section and “competent” rating of 85% or greater in Spanish Fluency prior to hire or transfer.
Experience: Community interpretation experience.
The hourly rate for this position is $36.34 - $40.00.The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Job Specifications:
● Union: Non-Affiliated
● Work Shift: Variable
● FTE: 0.0
● Scheduled Hours: 0
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.
Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.
To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
Founded
1953
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.
Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.
To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
Founded
1953
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Salinas, California