Job Description Patient Dining Assistant US-OR-PORTLAND Job ID: 24-37722 Type: Part Time - Benefitted Emanuel Medical Ctr campus Overview Patients feel comfortable seeking your advice on meals and snacks. You have a keen understanding of their dietary restrictions and how to choose the best food options. Your caring and competent nature fits well with the Legacy mission of making life better for others. As a natural people person, the Patient Dining Assistant communicates with patients in-person or via phone to help them place their meal orders based on dietary restrictions. As a valuable member of the food and nutrition team, the Patient Dining Assistant accurately inputs menu selections, responds to requests from nursing units and makes sure that patients meals are consistent with their diet orders. Provides excellent customer service, acting as the Nutrition Services "greeter" who directly communicates with patients by telephone or in person. Serves meals to patients in a professional, efficient manner; instructs patients on meal ordering system; assists patients in placing meal orders; assesses the patients capabilities to utilize the meal order system; completes calorie counts recording patient intake; clearly communicates diet order restrictions to patient; participates as part of the food and nutrition team with nurses, dietitians, and other staff. Takes patients' orders, menu choices for their meals or snacks. Accurately inputs menu selections, prints, meal tickets, responds to printed requests from nursing units, assuring patient choices are consistent with their diet orders. Responsibilities Answers telephone calls from patients, nursing staff, and others. Enters patient menu selections and other patient information into computer system accurately and in a timely manner demonstrating computer literacy. Responds to telephone and printer generated meal choices and inquiries utilizing established scripts as applicable. Verifies diet orders and confirms that patient requests are appropriate for the specified diet order; delivers appropriate menu for diet order. Assures all call center processes are performed smoothly and on schedule including generating/distributing reports from Computrition/Electronic Health Record, meeting benchmark standards for length of calls, etc. Serves meals and between meal nourishments to patients in a professional and efficient manner. Assists patients and/or family members in placing meal orders utilizing established scripts; assesses patient s ability to utilize the meal order system and follows up with the appropriate staff member if unable to participate. Processes diet requisitions retrieved from nursing stations and coordinates additional call center processes between nursing units and production. Orders and replenishes floor stock items on nursing units. Retrieves completed meals from patients rooms in a timely manner and records nutrient intake from meals Communicates with members of other Food and Nutrition Department and other departments effectively and concisely regarding patient support concerns/issues, requests, and other special circumstances; acts as a Food and Nutrition Department liaison. Portions food items in proper containers utilizing proper portion sizes. Anticipates patient/team member needs and services them; when conflicts/concerns arise, he/she takes ownership of the problem and ensures a positive resolution. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities. Serves as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the room service program. Performs other duties as requested/assigned. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in customer service environment, and computer operations required. Experience in high volume call center, and food service operations with knowledge of therapeutic diets are preferred. Registered Diet Technician preferred. Skills: Knowledge of specialized diets, hospital processes, medical terminology, along with emergency codes and responses are essential for this position. Experienced in use of computers, with focus on data input, production reports/tallies. Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision; time management skills are essential. Ability to manage high call volumes to courteously receive patient phone calls, process the information and accurately enter into computer system. Demonstrates the ability to speak clearly and be easily understood in a positive and professional manner. Ability to complete all conversations in a positive and helpful manner while meeting time management expectations. Ability to understand and determine patient requests when language or communication style may be difficult to understand, or other patient complications exist. Ability to triage and manage requests to ensure that customer service and essential job functions are always maintained. Ability to understand, operate and problem solve office equipment issues. Ability to interact effectively with hospital and department computer software programs. Ability to understand and utilize patient nutrition related information. Ability to successfully negotiate patient meal choices during phone interactions. LEGACY S VALUES IN ACTION: Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy s Values in Action. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Compensation details: 17.54-23.75 Hourly Wage PI8863d363dccb-1353
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Description Patient Dining Assistant US-OR-PORTLAND Job ID: 24-37722 Type: Part Time - Benefitted Emanuel Medical Ctr campus Overview Patients feel comfortable seeking your advice on meals and snacks. You have a keen understanding of their dietary restrictions and how to choose the best food options. Your caring and competent nature fits well with the Legacy mission of making life better for others. As a natural people person, the Patient Dining Assistant communicates with patients in-person or via phone to help them place their meal orders based on dietary restrictions. As a valuable member of the food and nutrition team, the Patient Dining Assistant accurately inputs menu selections, responds to requests from nursing units and makes sure that patients meals are consistent with their diet orders. Provides excellent customer service, acting as the Nutrition Services "greeter" who directly communicates with patients by telephone or in person. Serves meals to patients in a professional, efficient manner; instructs patients on meal ordering system; assists patients in placing meal orders; assesses the patients capabilities to utilize the meal order system; completes calorie counts recording patient intake; clearly communicates diet order restrictions to patient; participates as part of the food and nutrition team with nurses, dietitians, and other staff. Takes patients' orders, menu choices for their meals or snacks. Accurately inputs menu selections, prints, meal tickets, responds to printed requests from nursing units, assuring patient choices are consistent with their diet orders. Responsibilities Answers telephone calls from patients, nursing staff, and others. Enters patient menu selections and other patient information into computer system accurately and in a timely manner demonstrating computer literacy. Responds to telephone and printer generated meal choices and inquiries utilizing established scripts as applicable. Verifies diet orders and confirms that patient requests are appropriate for the specified diet order; delivers appropriate menu for diet order. Assures all call center processes are performed smoothly and on schedule including generating/distributing reports from Computrition/Electronic Health Record, meeting benchmark standards for length of calls, etc. Serves meals and between meal nourishments to patients in a professional and efficient manner. Assists patients and/or family members in placing meal orders utilizing established scripts; assesses patient s ability to utilize the meal order system and follows up with the appropriate staff member if unable to participate. Processes diet requisitions retrieved from nursing stations and coordinates additional call center processes between nursing units and production. Orders and replenishes floor stock items on nursing units. Retrieves completed meals from patients rooms in a timely manner and records nutrient intake from meals Communicates with members of other Food and Nutrition Department and other departments effectively and concisely regarding patient support concerns/issues, requests, and other special circumstances; acts as a Food and Nutrition Department liaison. Portions food items in proper containers utilizing proper portion sizes. Anticipates patient/team member needs and services them; when conflicts/concerns arise, he/she takes ownership of the problem and ensures a positive resolution. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities. Serves as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the room service program. Performs other duties as requested/assigned. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in customer service environment, and computer operations required. Experience in high volume call center, and food service operations with knowledge of therapeutic diets are preferred. Registered Diet Technician preferred. Skills: Knowledge of specialized diets, hospital processes, medical terminology, along with emergency codes and responses are essential for this position. Experienced in use of computers, with focus on data input, production reports/tallies. Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision; time management skills are essential. Ability to manage high call volumes to courteously receive patient phone calls, process the information and accurately enter into computer system. Demonstrates the ability to speak clearly and be easily understood in a positive and professional manner. Ability to complete all conversations in a positive and helpful manner while meeting time management expectations. Ability to understand and determine patient requests when language or communication style may be difficult to understand, or other patient complications exist. Ability to triage and manage requests to ensure that customer service and essential job functions are always maintained. Ability to understand, operate and problem solve office equipment issues. Ability to interact effectively with hospital and department computer software programs. Ability to understand and utilize patient nutrition related information. Ability to successfully negotiate patient meal choices during phone interactions. LEGACY S VALUES IN ACTION: Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy s Values in Action. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Compensation details: 17.54-23.75 Hourly Wage PI8863d363dccb-1353
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. We are a privately held company that strives to accomplish our corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better . We are committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use our products, and ultimately, the millions of patients whose lives we impact. Arthrex Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company-Provided Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness) Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan Annual Bonus Wellness Incentive Program Free, Onsite Medical Clinics Free Lunch Tuition Reimbursement Program Trip of a Lifetime Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off Volunteer PTO Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) Please note, most benefits are for regular, full time employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Main Objective: The Lead Server is primarily responsible for serving and participating in the setup and service of banquet and fine dining events. The Lead Server ensures the quality preparation of facilities and personnel necessary to provide successful events on and offsite, indoors and outside. The Lead Server must be self-motivated and able to manage numerous activities at once. The Lead Server must be able to interact with all employees and guests while maintaining a professional, pleasant and friendly demeanor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Banquet Manager, communicate with the Banquet Team (including Setup Technicians), Culinary, Medical Education and Meetings departments to coordinate events seamlessly Become familiar with the style and desires of repeat guests, as well as seasonal, religious, cultural and dietary preferences; anticipates guests' needs and takes appropriate action Be present at all service-related events, participating in service of food and beverage operations on and off campus Inspects table place settings, including table linen, china, glassware, silverware and condiments for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean, undamaged and attractive Ensures buffet labels, with dietary alerts, are placed correctly on the buffet tables Oversees clearing and post-function cleanup and garbage removal Assures all china, glassware, silverware, linen, etc. are returned to their proper locations after each event Maintain service station inventory, cleanliness and safety (pre-function areas, storage areas and back areas) Responsible for working with the on-call banquet service staff with regard to daily assignments, training, and sanitation procedures and the review of appropriate staffing levels Assist in the training of banquet service staff and provide performance feedback to management Attend and contribute during weekly Banquet Event Order (BEO) and/or Meetings Operations meeting, as instructed by the Banquet Manager Respond to operational concerns and/or suggestions from customers/attendees Anticipate guest needs and take appropriate action Perform monthly beverage inventory and bi-annual big four inventory, including but not limited to silverware, china, glassware and buffet ware Orders, maintains and distributes all linens Communicates any necessary repairs or follow up items to management Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights and weekends Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management. Education and Experience: High school diploma required 3 years previous experience in banquet and fine dining preferred Banquet Captain experience preferred Knowledgeable with various service techniques to include French service, buffet, ala carte and wine service Food handling certificate required Experienced serving alcohol Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training: Able to service small groups (25 or less) with little or no supervision Capable of overseeing multiple events at the same time Strong communications skills, both verbal and written CPR/First Aid Training TIPs Certification Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office and culinary/banquet equipment. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Mathematical Skills Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. Language and Communication Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. We are a privately held company that strives to accomplish our corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better . We are committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use our products, and ultimately, the millions of patients whose lives we impact. Arthrex Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company-Provided Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness) Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan Annual Bonus Wellness Incentive Program Free, Onsite Medical Clinics Free Lunch Tuition Reimbursement Program Trip of a Lifetime Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off Volunteer PTO Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) Please note, most benefits are for regular, full time employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Main Objective: The Lead Server is primarily responsible for serving and participating in the setup and service of banquet and fine dining events. The Lead Server ensures the quality preparation of facilities and personnel necessary to provide successful events on and offsite, indoors and outside. The Lead Server must be self-motivated and able to manage numerous activities at once. The Lead Server must be able to interact with all employees and guests while maintaining a professional, pleasant and friendly demeanor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Banquet Manager, communicate with the Banquet Team (including Setup Technicians), Culinary, Medical Education and Meetings departments to coordinate events seamlessly Become familiar with the style and desires of repeat guests, as well as seasonal, religious, cultural and dietary preferences; anticipates guests' needs and takes appropriate action Be present at all service-related events, participating in service of food and beverage operations on and off campus Inspects table place settings, including table linen, china, glassware, silverware and condiments for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean, undamaged and attractive Ensures buffet labels, with dietary alerts, are placed correctly on the buffet tables Oversees clearing and post-function cleanup and garbage removal Assures all china, glassware, silverware, linen, etc. are returned to their proper locations after each event Maintain service station inventory, cleanliness and safety (pre-function areas, storage areas and back areas) Responsible for working with the on-call banquet service staff with regard to daily assignments, training, and sanitation procedures and the review of appropriate staffing levels Assist in the training of banquet service staff and provide performance feedback to management Attend and contribute during weekly Banquet Event Order (BEO) and/or Meetings Operations meeting, as instructed by the Banquet Manager Respond to operational concerns and/or suggestions from customers/attendees Anticipate guest needs and take appropriate action Perform monthly beverage inventory and bi-annual big four inventory, including but not limited to silverware, china, glassware and buffet ware Orders, maintains and distributes all linens Communicates any necessary repairs or follow up items to management Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights and weekends Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management. Education and Experience: High school diploma required 3 years previous experience in banquet and fine dining preferred Banquet Captain experience preferred Knowledgeable with various service techniques to include French service, buffet, ala carte and wine service Food handling certificate required Experienced serving alcohol Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training: Able to service small groups (25 or less) with little or no supervision Capable of overseeing multiple events at the same time Strong communications skills, both verbal and written CPR/First Aid Training TIPs Certification Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office and culinary/banquet equipment. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Mathematical Skills Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. Language and Communication Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Jamestown, New York
Are you someone who enjoys helping others? Possibly interested in creating a career in the hospital setting but not sure where to start? This is the perfect position for you! UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient & Family Concierge, Sr to join us full-time on our Critical Care Unit. This position offers 3/12 hour shifts weekly to include every other weekend and rotating holidays. As a Patient and Family Concierge you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional Staff Nurses to help create a better experience for both patient and family members entering and exiting the hospital. A Patient and Family Concierge will be assigned both bedside, stocking, and administrative tasks. UPMC takes pride in advancing its employees through our Career Ladders. This position has room for advancement within the department. We encourage you to apply and become a part of UPMC Chautauqua! Responsibilities: Destination Coordination: Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination. Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission. Environmental Services: Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures. Replenishes supplies as needed. Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor. Dietary Services: Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations. Transportation Services: Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment. Supply & Equipment Management: Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. Organizes supply room. Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge, order unit supplies (office supplies, etc.), MD consults. Administrative Support: Completes department administrative functions. Coordinates patient tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, and completing errands. Responds to telephone calls, providing courteous service to all internal and external callers. Orders and maintains CyraCom equipment. Prints report sheets. Assign Responder 5 and phones. Build and maintains patient charts. Files papers to patient chart. Manages auto-print reports, including OR schedule. Updates Bedboards per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Places work order or otherwise contacts Biotronics for malfunctioning equipment. Prints chart copy upon request. Completes patient admissions, discharges, and transfers through electronic health record. Orders parking passes and cashier functions on demand. Requests transport in teletracking, prints ticket to ride. Records transportation data. Checks crash carts including fire equipment and defibrillators as appropriate. Distributes patient and unit mail. Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise levels. General: Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily. Prints and distributes daily plans of care Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc. Depending upon unit, may complete DOH POC audits, hand hygiene audits, TJC environment tracers, and updating both patient & non-patient facing department bulletin boards.Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.? Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don?t Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities. Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times. High School diploma OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.6 months of experience as a Patient & Family Concierge or equivalent Demonstrated competency in all responsibilities of Patient & Family Concierge role. Internal promotions to this level are based on the discretion of the business units assessment of employee performance. Completion of 1 annual contribution from these options: hospital/department committee participation, participation in departmental project, peer interviewer, onboarding/precepting of other Experience Concierges Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
May 13, 2024
Full time
Are you someone who enjoys helping others? Possibly interested in creating a career in the hospital setting but not sure where to start? This is the perfect position for you! UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient & Family Concierge, Sr to join us full-time on our Critical Care Unit. This position offers 3/12 hour shifts weekly to include every other weekend and rotating holidays. As a Patient and Family Concierge you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional Staff Nurses to help create a better experience for both patient and family members entering and exiting the hospital. A Patient and Family Concierge will be assigned both bedside, stocking, and administrative tasks. UPMC takes pride in advancing its employees through our Career Ladders. This position has room for advancement within the department. We encourage you to apply and become a part of UPMC Chautauqua! Responsibilities: Destination Coordination: Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination. Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission. Environmental Services: Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures. Replenishes supplies as needed. Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor. Dietary Services: Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations. Transportation Services: Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment. Supply & Equipment Management: Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. Organizes supply room. Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge, order unit supplies (office supplies, etc.), MD consults. Administrative Support: Completes department administrative functions. Coordinates patient tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, and completing errands. Responds to telephone calls, providing courteous service to all internal and external callers. Orders and maintains CyraCom equipment. Prints report sheets. Assign Responder 5 and phones. Build and maintains patient charts. Files papers to patient chart. Manages auto-print reports, including OR schedule. Updates Bedboards per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Places work order or otherwise contacts Biotronics for malfunctioning equipment. Prints chart copy upon request. Completes patient admissions, discharges, and transfers through electronic health record. Orders parking passes and cashier functions on demand. Requests transport in teletracking, prints ticket to ride. Records transportation data. Checks crash carts including fire equipment and defibrillators as appropriate. Distributes patient and unit mail. Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise levels. General: Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily. Prints and distributes daily plans of care Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc. Depending upon unit, may complete DOH POC audits, hand hygiene audits, TJC environment tracers, and updating both patient & non-patient facing department bulletin boards.Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.? Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don?t Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities. Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times. High School diploma OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.6 months of experience as a Patient & Family Concierge or equivalent Demonstrated competency in all responsibilities of Patient & Family Concierge role. Internal promotions to this level are based on the discretion of the business units assessment of employee performance. Completion of 1 annual contribution from these options: hospital/department committee participation, participation in departmental project, peer interviewer, onboarding/precepting of other Experience Concierges Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Are you someone who enjoys helping others? Possibly interested in creating a career in the hospital setting but not sure where to start? This is the perfect position for you! UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient & Family Concierge, Sr to join us full-time on our Critical Care Unit. This position offers 3/12 hour shifts weekly to include every other weekend and rotating holidays. As a Patient and Family Concierge you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional Staff Nurses to help create a better experience for both patient and family members entering and exiting the hospital. A Patient and Family Concierge will be assigned both bedside, stocking, and administrative tasks. UPMC takes pride in advancing its employees through our Career Ladders. This position has room for advancement within the department. We encourage you to apply and become a part of UPMC Chautauqua! Responsibilities: + Destination Coordination: Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination. Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission. + Environmental Services: Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures. Replenishes supplies as needed. Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor. + Dietary Services: Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations. + Transportation Services: Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment. + Supply & Equipment Management: Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. Organizes supply room. Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge, order unit supplies (office supplies, etc.), MD consults. + Administrative Support: Completes department administrative functions. Coordinates patient tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, and completing errands. Responds to telephone calls, providing courteous service to all internal and external callers. Orders and maintains CyraCom equipment. Prints report sheets. Assign Responder 5 and phones. Build and maintains patient charts. Files papers to patient chart. Manages auto-print reports, including OR schedule. Updates Bedboards per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Places work order or otherwise contacts Biotronics for malfunctioning equipment. Prints chart copy upon request. Completes patient admissions, discharges, and transfers through electronic health record. Orders parking passes and cashier functions on demand. Requests transport in teletracking, prints ticket to ride. Records transportation data. Checks crash carts including fire equipment and defibrillators as appropriate. Distributes patient and unit mail. Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise levels. + General: Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily. Prints and distributes daily plans of care Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc. Depending upon unit, may complete DOH POC audits, hand hygiene audits, TJC environment tracers, and updating both patient & non-patient facing department bulletin boards.Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.? Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don?t Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities. Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times. High School diploma OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.6 months of experience as a Patient & Family Concierge or equivalent Demonstrated competency in all responsibilities of Patient & Family Concierge role. Internal promotions to this level are based on the discretion of the business units assessment of employee performance. Completion of 1 annual contribution from these options: hospital/department committee participation, participation in departmental project, peer interviewer, onboarding/precepting of other Experience Concierges Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
May 13, 2024
Full time
Are you someone who enjoys helping others? Possibly interested in creating a career in the hospital setting but not sure where to start? This is the perfect position for you! UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient & Family Concierge, Sr to join us full-time on our Critical Care Unit. This position offers 3/12 hour shifts weekly to include every other weekend and rotating holidays. As a Patient and Family Concierge you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional Staff Nurses to help create a better experience for both patient and family members entering and exiting the hospital. A Patient and Family Concierge will be assigned both bedside, stocking, and administrative tasks. UPMC takes pride in advancing its employees through our Career Ladders. This position has room for advancement within the department. We encourage you to apply and become a part of UPMC Chautauqua! Responsibilities: + Destination Coordination: Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination. Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission. + Environmental Services: Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures. Replenishes supplies as needed. Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor. + Dietary Services: Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations. + Transportation Services: Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment. + Supply & Equipment Management: Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. Organizes supply room. Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge, order unit supplies (office supplies, etc.), MD consults. + Administrative Support: Completes department administrative functions. Coordinates patient tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, and completing errands. Responds to telephone calls, providing courteous service to all internal and external callers. Orders and maintains CyraCom equipment. Prints report sheets. Assign Responder 5 and phones. Build and maintains patient charts. Files papers to patient chart. Manages auto-print reports, including OR schedule. Updates Bedboards per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Places work order or otherwise contacts Biotronics for malfunctioning equipment. Prints chart copy upon request. Completes patient admissions, discharges, and transfers through electronic health record. Orders parking passes and cashier functions on demand. Requests transport in teletracking, prints ticket to ride. Records transportation data. Checks crash carts including fire equipment and defibrillators as appropriate. Distributes patient and unit mail. Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise levels. + General: Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily. Prints and distributes daily plans of care Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc. Depending upon unit, may complete DOH POC audits, hand hygiene audits, TJC environment tracers, and updating both patient & non-patient facing department bulletin boards.Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers.? Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don?t Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities. Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times. High School diploma OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED.6 months of experience as a Patient & Family Concierge or equivalent Demonstrated competency in all responsibilities of Patient & Family Concierge role. Internal promotions to this level are based on the discretion of the business units assessment of employee performance. Completion of 1 annual contribution from these options: hospital/department committee participation, participation in departmental project, peer interviewer, onboarding/precepting of other Experience Concierges Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Are you someone who enjoys helping others and interested in starting a career in the hospital setting? As a Patient & Family Concierge, you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional Staff Nurses to help create a better experience for both patients and family members entering and exiting the hospital. The Patient & Family Concierge will be assigned both bedside, stocking, and administrative tasks. UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time Patient & Family Concierge (PFC) for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Rotating shifts, weekend shifts, and rotating holiday shifts will be required. _The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate based on experience and education. The starting rate of pay for a PFC is $17.38/hr._ The Patient & Family Concierge is responsible for providing generalized, compassionate service and support to patients, families, and visitors during their stay within the hospital. The core goal of the PFC is to create and deliver a top-notch experience for patients, visitors, and colleagues. The PFC will serve in a variety of capacities across the hospital based on ever-changing needs. In the course of the day, the PFC may assist with patient and visitor destination coordination, environmental services, dietary, patient transport throughout the hospital, and supply/equipment management. Above all, the PFC will remain focused on patient and guest satisfaction and quality of care from first to last impression. Responsibilities: + Destination Coordination: + Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination. + Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. + Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. + Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. + Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. + Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. + Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission. + Environmental Services: + Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures. + Replenishes supplies as needed. + Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. + Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor. + Dietary Services: + Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. + Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. + Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. + Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. + Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. + Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. + Follows all safety and sanitation regulations. + Transportation Services: + Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. + Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. + Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. + Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. + Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. + Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment. + Supply & Equipment Management: + Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. + Organizes supply room. + Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. + Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. + Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. + Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. + Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. + Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge. + General: + Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff. + Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction. + Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs. + Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily. + Prints and distributes daily plans of care. + Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed. + Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc. + Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers. + Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient. + Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don't Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities. + Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. + Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times. + High School diploma + OR active High School/GED program enrollment + OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED. + Previous experience in health care or customer service is a plus, but not required. + Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
May 11, 2024
Full time
Are you someone who enjoys helping others and interested in starting a career in the hospital setting? As a Patient & Family Concierge, you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional Staff Nurses to help create a better experience for both patients and family members entering and exiting the hospital. The Patient & Family Concierge will be assigned both bedside, stocking, and administrative tasks. UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time Patient & Family Concierge (PFC) for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Rotating shifts, weekend shifts, and rotating holiday shifts will be required. _The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate based on experience and education. The starting rate of pay for a PFC is $17.38/hr._ The Patient & Family Concierge is responsible for providing generalized, compassionate service and support to patients, families, and visitors during their stay within the hospital. The core goal of the PFC is to create and deliver a top-notch experience for patients, visitors, and colleagues. The PFC will serve in a variety of capacities across the hospital based on ever-changing needs. In the course of the day, the PFC may assist with patient and visitor destination coordination, environmental services, dietary, patient transport throughout the hospital, and supply/equipment management. Above all, the PFC will remain focused on patient and guest satisfaction and quality of care from first to last impression. Responsibilities: + Destination Coordination: + Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination. + Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. + Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. + Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. + Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. + Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. + Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission. + Environmental Services: + Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures. + Replenishes supplies as needed. + Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. + Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor. + Dietary Services: + Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. + Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. + Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. + Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. + Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. + Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. + Follows all safety and sanitation regulations. + Transportation Services: + Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. + Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. + Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. + Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. + Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. + Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment. + Supply & Equipment Management: + Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. + Organizes supply room. + Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. + Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. + Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. + Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. + Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. + Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge. + General: + Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff. + Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction. + Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs. + Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily. + Prints and distributes daily plans of care. + Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed. + Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc. + Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers. + Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient. + Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don't Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities. + Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. + Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times. + High School diploma + OR active High School/GED program enrollment + OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED. + Previous experience in health care or customer service is a plus, but not required. + Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Are you someone who enjoys helping others and interested in starting a career in the hospital setting? As a Patient & Family Concierge, you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional Staff Nurses to help create a better experience for both patients and family members entering and exiting the hospital. The Patient & Family Concierge will be assigned both bedside, stocking, and administrative tasks. UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time Patient & Family Concierge (PFC) for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Rotating shifts, weekend shifts, and rotating holiday shifts will be required. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate based on experience and education. The starting rate of pay for a PFC is $17.38/hr. The Patient & Family Concierge is responsible for providing generalized, compassionate service and support to patients, families, and visitors during their stay within the hospital. The core goal of the PFC is to create and deliver a top-notch experience for patients, visitors, and colleagues. The PFC will serve in a variety of capacities across the hospital based on ever-changing needs. In the course of the day, the PFC may assist with patient and visitor destination coordination, environmental services, dietary, patient transport throughout the hospital, and supply/equipment management. Above all, the PFC will remain focused on patient and guest satisfaction and quality of care from first to last impression. Responsibilities: Destination Coordination: Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination. Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission. Environmental Services: Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures. Replenishes supplies as needed. Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor. Dietary Services: Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations. Transportation Services: Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment. Supply & Equipment Management: Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. Organizes supply room. Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge. General: Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff. Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction. Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs. Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily. Prints and distributes daily plans of care. Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed. Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc. Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers. Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient. Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don't Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times. High School diploma OR active High School/GED program enrollment OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED. Previous experience in health care or customer service is a plus, but not required. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
May 11, 2024
Full time
Are you someone who enjoys helping others and interested in starting a career in the hospital setting? As a Patient & Family Concierge, you will work alongside our Patient Care Technicians and Professional Staff Nurses to help create a better experience for both patients and family members entering and exiting the hospital. The Patient & Family Concierge will be assigned both bedside, stocking, and administrative tasks. UPMC Children's Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time Patient & Family Concierge (PFC) for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Rotating shifts, weekend shifts, and rotating holiday shifts will be required. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate based on experience and education. The starting rate of pay for a PFC is $17.38/hr. The Patient & Family Concierge is responsible for providing generalized, compassionate service and support to patients, families, and visitors during their stay within the hospital. The core goal of the PFC is to create and deliver a top-notch experience for patients, visitors, and colleagues. The PFC will serve in a variety of capacities across the hospital based on ever-changing needs. In the course of the day, the PFC may assist with patient and visitor destination coordination, environmental services, dietary, patient transport throughout the hospital, and supply/equipment management. Above all, the PFC will remain focused on patient and guest satisfaction and quality of care from first to last impression. Responsibilities: Destination Coordination: Greets patients and families warmly and positively, providing verbal direction and escort assistance to visitors and patients to ensure their arrival at the appropriate destination. Disseminates patient information to visitors as appropriate while respecting patient confidentiality and withholding restricted information. Serves as a reference source for visiting hours, general directions, package delivery, and general hospital policies. Issues courtesy parking discounts and free passes when appropriate. Issues patient scooters to patients and visitors as needed. Assists with parking cashier functions and validates patient parking. Establishes tracking of patient belongings upon admission. Environmental Services: Cleans, removes trash from, empties linen hampers, and organizes all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, offices, and patient-specific equipment, following established procedures. Replenishes supplies as needed. Makes beds and changes bed linens following established cleaning procedures in all assigned patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair, reporting any maintenance problems to a supervisor. Dietary Services: Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient or guest specific requirements. Maintains food safety and quality by applying HACCP principles throughout service. Adheres to department procedures regarding the operation of all food service equipment. Performs sanitation in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines. Delivers and sets up patient meal trays using the designated department script to ensure proper patient identification. Delivers other nourishments to patients upon request. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations. Transportation Services: Transports patients and patient-specific equipment, and lab specimens using prescribed vehicles between patient units, treatment centers, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Performs inspections and disinfecting procedures on transportation equipment utilized by the department. Records transportation data electronically in the Transport Tracking System and/or manually on appropriate forms and logs utilized by the department. Reports the status of transportation activities and abnormal activities to a supervisor. Enters requests for equipment repairs into the online portal as maintenance issues are identified. Inspects and disinfects transportation equipment. Supply & Equipment Management: Orders unit specific supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate and appropriate quantities. Organizes supply room. Delivers supplies, equipment, medication and other materials to the patient units, and other designated areas safely, timely, and accurately. Stocks patient room, supply areas, med cards (no medications), Accucheck trays, phlebotomy/IV trays, PPE, and more. Maintains refrigerator and temperature logs and checks all expiration dates on supplies. Inventories pumps (SCDs, IV, etc.) in patient rooms and removes if not needed. Monitors supply inventory and expiration date in collaboration with supply chain management. Depending on unit need, may also: monitor refrigerator temperatures, check kitchens for expired items, complete additional unit-specific logs and stock, deliver and remove trays, routinely freshen and restock supplies in family lounge. General: Answers unit phones and transfers to appropriate staff. Responds to call lights under Nursing Assistant/PCT direction. Interacts and socializes with patients and assesses patient needs. Rounds hourly to ensure all areas of responsibility are met satisfactorily. Prints and distributes daily plans of care. Prompts patient mobility as appropriate, involving the appropriate clinical staff as needed. Depending upon unit, may maintain resources like pamphlets, department contacts, etc. Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with customers. Responsible for following mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the care of any patient. Exhibits UPMC Values and practices UPMC Experience key behaviors (AIDET + The Promise, 10-5 Rule, Escort Don't Direct, Own Your Zone) when performing all job responsibilities. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. Performs in accordance with all other system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have the desire, drive, and compassion needed to provide an exceptional patient and family experience at all times. High School diploma OR active High School/GED program enrollment OR one year of previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED. Previous experience in health care or customer service is a plus, but not required. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Patient Dining Assistant US-OR-PORTLAND Job ID: 24-37722 Type: Part Time - Benefitted Emanuel Medical Ctr campus Overview Patients feel comfortable seeking your advice on meals and snacks. You have a keen understanding of their dietary restrictions and how to choose the best food options. Your caring and competent nature fits well with the Legacy mission of making life better for others. As a natural "people person," the Patient Dining Assistant communicates with patients in-person or via phone to help them place their meal orders based on dietary restrictions. As a valuable member of the food and nutrition team, the Patient Dining Assistant accurately inputs menu selections, responds to requests from nursing units and makes sure that patients' meals are consistent with their diet orders. Provides excellent customer service, acting as the Nutrition Services "greeter" who directly communicates with patients by telephone or in person. Serves meals to patients in a professional, efficient manner; instructs patients on meal ordering system; assists patients in placing meal orders; assesses the patients capabilities to utilize the meal order system; completes calorie counts - recording patient intake; clearly communicates diet order restrictions to patient; participates as part of the food and nutrition team - with nurses, dietitians, and other staff. Takes patients' orders, menu choices for their meals or snacks. Accurately inputs menu selections, prints, meal tickets, responds to printed requests from nursing units, assuring patient choices are consistent with their diet orders. Responsibilities Answers telephone calls from patients, nursing staff, and others. Enters patient menu selections and other patient information into computer system accurately and in a timely manner demonstrating computer literacy. Responds to telephone and printer generated meal choices and inquiries utilizing established scripts as applicable. Verifies diet orders and confirms that patient requests are appropriate for the specified diet order; delivers appropriate menu for diet order. Assures all call center processes are performed smoothly and on schedule - including generating/distributing reports from Computrition/Electronic Health Record, meeting benchmark standards for length of calls, etc. Serves meals and between meal nourishments to patients in a professional and efficient manner. Assists patients and/or family members in placing meal orders utilizing established scripts; assesses patient's ability to utilize the meal order system and follows up with the appropriate staff member if unable to participate. Processes diet requisitions retrieved from nursing stations and coordinates additional call center processes between nursing units and production. Orders and replenishes floor stock items on nursing units. Retrieves completed meals from patients' rooms in a timely manner and records nutrient intake from meals Communicates with members of other Food and Nutrition Department and other departments effectively and concisely regarding patient support concerns/issues, requests, and other special circumstances; acts as a Food and Nutrition Department liaison. Portions food items in proper containers utilizing proper portion sizes. Anticipates patient/team member needs and services them; when conflicts/concerns arise, he/she takes ownership of the problem and ensures a positive resolution. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities. Serves as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the room service program. Performs other duties as requested/assigned. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in customer service environment, and computer operations required. Experience in high volume call center, and food service operations with knowledge of therapeutic diets are preferred. Registered Diet Technician preferred. Skills: Knowledge of specialized diets, hospital processes, medical terminology, along with emergency codes and responses are essential for this position. Experienced in use of computers, with focus on data input, production reports/tallies. Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision; time management skills are essential. Ability to manage high call volumes - to courteously receive patient phone calls, process the information and accurately enter into computer system. Demonstrates the ability to speak clearly and be easily understood in a positive and professional manner. Ability to complete all conversations in a positive and helpful manner while meeting time management expectations. Ability to understand and determine patient requests when language or communication style may be difficult to understand, or other patient complications exist. Ability to triage and manage requests to ensure that customer service and essential job functions are always maintained. Ability to understand, operate and problem solve office equipment issues. Ability to interact effectively with hospital and department computer software programs. Ability to understand and utilize patient nutrition related information. Ability to successfully negotiate patient meal choices during phone interactions. LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION: Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Compensation details: 17.54-23.75 Hourly Wage PI9820acf9e3d6-1353
May 10, 2024
Full time
Patient Dining Assistant US-OR-PORTLAND Job ID: 24-37722 Type: Part Time - Benefitted Emanuel Medical Ctr campus Overview Patients feel comfortable seeking your advice on meals and snacks. You have a keen understanding of their dietary restrictions and how to choose the best food options. Your caring and competent nature fits well with the Legacy mission of making life better for others. As a natural "people person," the Patient Dining Assistant communicates with patients in-person or via phone to help them place their meal orders based on dietary restrictions. As a valuable member of the food and nutrition team, the Patient Dining Assistant accurately inputs menu selections, responds to requests from nursing units and makes sure that patients' meals are consistent with their diet orders. Provides excellent customer service, acting as the Nutrition Services "greeter" who directly communicates with patients by telephone or in person. Serves meals to patients in a professional, efficient manner; instructs patients on meal ordering system; assists patients in placing meal orders; assesses the patients capabilities to utilize the meal order system; completes calorie counts - recording patient intake; clearly communicates diet order restrictions to patient; participates as part of the food and nutrition team - with nurses, dietitians, and other staff. Takes patients' orders, menu choices for their meals or snacks. Accurately inputs menu selections, prints, meal tickets, responds to printed requests from nursing units, assuring patient choices are consistent with their diet orders. Responsibilities Answers telephone calls from patients, nursing staff, and others. Enters patient menu selections and other patient information into computer system accurately and in a timely manner demonstrating computer literacy. Responds to telephone and printer generated meal choices and inquiries utilizing established scripts as applicable. Verifies diet orders and confirms that patient requests are appropriate for the specified diet order; delivers appropriate menu for diet order. Assures all call center processes are performed smoothly and on schedule - including generating/distributing reports from Computrition/Electronic Health Record, meeting benchmark standards for length of calls, etc. Serves meals and between meal nourishments to patients in a professional and efficient manner. Assists patients and/or family members in placing meal orders utilizing established scripts; assesses patient's ability to utilize the meal order system and follows up with the appropriate staff member if unable to participate. Processes diet requisitions retrieved from nursing stations and coordinates additional call center processes between nursing units and production. Orders and replenishes floor stock items on nursing units. Retrieves completed meals from patients' rooms in a timely manner and records nutrient intake from meals Communicates with members of other Food and Nutrition Department and other departments effectively and concisely regarding patient support concerns/issues, requests, and other special circumstances; acts as a Food and Nutrition Department liaison. Portions food items in proper containers utilizing proper portion sizes. Anticipates patient/team member needs and services them; when conflicts/concerns arise, he/she takes ownership of the problem and ensures a positive resolution. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities. Serves as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the room service program. Performs other duties as requested/assigned. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in customer service environment, and computer operations required. Experience in high volume call center, and food service operations with knowledge of therapeutic diets are preferred. Registered Diet Technician preferred. Skills: Knowledge of specialized diets, hospital processes, medical terminology, along with emergency codes and responses are essential for this position. Experienced in use of computers, with focus on data input, production reports/tallies. Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision; time management skills are essential. Ability to manage high call volumes - to courteously receive patient phone calls, process the information and accurately enter into computer system. Demonstrates the ability to speak clearly and be easily understood in a positive and professional manner. Ability to complete all conversations in a positive and helpful manner while meeting time management expectations. Ability to understand and determine patient requests when language or communication style may be difficult to understand, or other patient complications exist. Ability to triage and manage requests to ensure that customer service and essential job functions are always maintained. Ability to understand, operate and problem solve office equipment issues. Ability to interact effectively with hospital and department computer software programs. Ability to understand and utilize patient nutrition related information. Ability to successfully negotiate patient meal choices during phone interactions. LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION: Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Compensation details: 17.54-23.75 Hourly Wage PI9820acf9e3d6-1353