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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Sub@type:
Regular
Time Type:
Time as Reported / Per Diem
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
As Scheduled
Department:
500059 Ambassador and Guest Services
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 102 H
Compensation Range:
$17.00 - $22.10
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Assistant to Customer Service/Information Desk Ambassadors at Strong Memorial Hospital lobbies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Description of work environment:
Generally a fast paced, busy work environment. Multi-tasking a necessity in ambassador areas (main lobby, information kiosk, Cancer Center, Emergency, Patient Discharge, Eastman Dental and Behavioral Health). The main focus is on superior customer service and exceeding expectations of all that we have the privilege to assist by exercising the ICARE values and Strong Commitment behaviors. Requires sitting, standing, way finding, pushing wheelchairs, escorting visitors. Can be exposed to weather conditions in all locations.
Brief Description of Duties:
Assist Ambassador staff to ensure that families and visitors are greeted at the main lobby/information kiosk or desk and directed appropriately to locations throughout the hospital. May also be greeting visitors, providing directions and/or wheelchair assistance/escorting from all other ancillary Ambassador posts including Cancer Center, Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Patient Discharge and Eastman Dental.
Assist Ambassadors in ensuring that wheelchairs are stocked, clean, and dry and organized in the, main lobby and wheelchair storage area.
Upon excellent completion of probation training period, will begin training on patient information system (Flowcast computer system)
Consistently demonstrates the Strong Commitment values and behaviors when interacting with patients, families, visitors and staff.
Required Qualifications:
Enrolled in high school or graduate, at least 16 years of age
Employment certificate/work permit for candidate less than 18 years old
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Arrive on time as scheduled
Provide proper and timely notification to supervisor of scheduled and unscheduled absences; in accordance with department protocol
Maintain professional appearance according to department dress code
Take initiative to work independently with minimal direction
Effectively communicate questions, concerns and suggestions to supervisor
Work effectively with people of diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Adhere to standard procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standard
Understand and carryout oral and written instructions
Perform other duties as assigned
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Dress Code:
Black or navy casual dress pants
Uniform shirt provided by worksite department
Comfortable, clean, closed-toe, non-skid walking shoes
Employees must wear their Strong Hospital ID badge at all times while on hospital property
Physical Requirements:
Walking, prolonged standing of 8 hours or more. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Frequent bending and twisting.
Hazards: None identified
Physical and Drug Screen Required: Yes
Work Hours :NY State Child Labor Law Compliance/Teen Health & Success Partnership program guidelines:
HWSC high school students are able to work between the hours of 7:00am and 9:00pm. Students are not allowed to miss school for work duties and may work no more than 16 hours per week. Monday - Thursday shifts should be no longer than 4 hours. It is suggested that students be scheduled for no more than 3.5 hours per shift. Friday - Sunday: students cannot be scheduled for shifts exceeding 8 hours.
During school breaks and the summer:
HWSC high school students under 18 years of age may work up to 38 hours per week and can work 8 hour shifts. Students under 18 may only work between 7:00am - 9:00pm.
Minor employees (students under 18 years of age) must have work permits on file with employer departments. Minor employee work schedules and the NYS Child Labor Law poster must be conspicuously posted in the work department. Any deviation from the work schedule must be documented on the posted schedule before the work shift. Departments may have further restrictions of employees hired through the UR/HWSC program.
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