Perioperative Waiting Room Attendant - Thurs, Fri (0800-2030)

Perioperative Waiting Room Attendant

The Perioperative Waiting Room Attendant, under the direction of Main Pre / Post Nurse Manager, provides customer service to all patients and visitors; facilitates communication between patient / visitors and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assists The University of Kansas Health System Information Desk to develop and enhance customer service for all patients and visitors.
• Collaborates with department liaisons to improve communication with patients / visitors; may include transport, facility navigation and / or facilitating important / confidential information to patients / visitors. Additionally, will assist the liaisons with locating and placing families in conference rooms for surgeon discussions.
• Delivers customer focused communication to provide patients and visitors with quality information.
• Performs active surveillance of area for potential safety / security issues and or abnormal activities and communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Receives and relays all forms of communication accurately, promptly and courteously to the appropriate personnel / department.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Required Licensure and Certification

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Knowledge Requirements

Time Type : Part time

Job Requisition ID : R-39126

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