Ambassador Hospital Concierge

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Job Title : Ambassador Hospital Concierge

Entity : Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Department : Patient and Guest Relations

Location : Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hours : FT, 2nd Shift

Summary :

Delivers on our promise to provide a high quality and supportive welcome to all visitors, patients and families. This position is responsible for greeting and responding to the needs of our patients, visitors and families by providing information and assistance in a timely manner. Greets 8,000 to 10,000 patients, family members, employees daily.

Responsibilities :

Provide a welcome to every patient, family member or visitor in accordance with the training provided through Penn Medicine Academy (scripting).

Initiates greeting and positive interaction to all.

Anticipate and respond to patient, visitor and hospital staff concerns, expectations or needs in a timely manner.

Assist immobile patients out of / into vehicles and into / out of wheelchairs safely and courteously.

Manages visitor flow at entrances to assure patients of timely arrival for appointments.

Support all way-finding, including the coordination of Outpatient Transports.

Collaborate with patients, visitors and hospital staff to deliver a coordinated and seamless service to Patients and Visitors, including patient transportation.

Work within a safe environment regarding patient's special needs in order to prevent falls or other accidents.

Provide other services such as calling for cabs, coordinating para-transit, and assisting patients with hotels, restaurants and public transportation services.

Ensure all outside vendors check in with Security.

Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Education and Experience :

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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