Ambassador Hospital Concierge - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - FT Evenings
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Job Title: Ambassador Hospital Concierge
Entity: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department: Patient & Guest Relations
Location: 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19104
Hours: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), Monday - Friday, 12p - 8:30p & every 6th wknd
*Competitive Benefits, Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Assistance! *
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 wayfinding, 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 paratransit, and assisting patients with hotels, restaurants and public transportation services. Ensure all outside vendors check in with Security.
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Associate of Arts or Science preferred
Live Your Life's Work
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.