Escort Associate

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Job Title: Escort Associate Department: Patient Escort/Customer Service Position Reports To: PE/CS Supervisor GENERAL SUMMARY Under general supervision and following established procedures, Escort Associate performs a broad range of activities. The Escort Associate will actively support the day-to-day operations of Customer Service/Patient Escort within Materials Management, focusing on the delivery of patients, medical supplies, and specimens. Escort Associates will work closely with Customer Service Representatives, Team Leaders and Supervisors in order to deliver the highest level of service that meets and exceeds our department standards and service guarantees. PRINCIPAL OPERATIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation. - Primary job functions of Escort Associates is the care and pick up and escort of patients to final destinations. Deliver supplies to units as needed and per ticket. The pick up and drop off of specimen deliveries, whether rounding or call down. - Transport patients via stretcher, wheelchair, or bed. Patients move to and from test sites, patient floors, and physicians’offices. Specimen are also picked up and dropped off at the various labs. Supply and equipment deliveries are also moved throughout the patient units and OR floors. - When escorting patient, delivering supplies/equipment, or picking up specimens Escort Associates need to always be mindful of the safety they need to take to ensure that Hospital protocol is being followed from yearly training. - All three activities have measurement times that need to be met in order to deliver excellent service to all of our customers in the Hospital. Escort Associates main objective is to deliver service in a safe, timely manner following training and Hospital policies. - When escorting patients, handling specimens, and delivering supplies Escort Associates should follow Infection Control Standards for cleaning equipment, handling specimen and covering supplies going to units. Standards are outlined in department policies/procedures. - All work completed should be documented and tracked in its appropriate device or manner according to the training and tracking devices used to maintain records.- Exercises appropriate body mechanics, care and caution. - Always be mindful of patient confidentiality and HIPPA. - Responsible for the receipt and delivery of bulk medications from vendors to the pharmacy or nursing units as well as the transport of medication orders that are packaged for delivery from the pharmacy to various areas of MGH. - Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job. - Ability to work in a fast paced stressful environment - Exceptional customer service skills and patience when dealing with our customers. - Requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. - Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of department customer service procedures. - Ability to gain product knowledge across departments. - Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks effectively. - Exceptional patience with all customers - Accuracy and attention to detail. - Basic mathematical skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Outlook and PeopleSoft. - Ability to learn use of dept. inventory systems and handheld devices. - Perform accurate record keeping and data entry. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Flexible, particularly in meeting scheduling needs. - Working knowledge of office machines. - Ability to work in a team environment LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable): Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if preferred or required N/A EDUCATION: Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required - High School diploma or GED equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required - Minimum of 2 years of Customer Service or similar work experience required; healthcare setting helpful. WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed. - Standing/walking most of 8-10 hour shift. - Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. under ideal safe lifting conditions as specified by NIOSH lifting equations - Pushing/pulling force. 33 lbs. initial force 13 lbs. sustained force. - Some hazards associated with soiled linens, and soiled equipment.

 

Additional Job Description

 

Onsite

 

55 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.36 - $23.80/Hourly

 

Grade

2

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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