Patient Greeter

About The Opportunity

• Entrance screener will screen all visitors and vendors entering the facility and will refer to the COVID-19 guidelines and direction of Infection Prevention,
• Risk and Incident Command Center to screen for symptoms of COVID-19.
• This position is involved in conducting temperature reading and pandemic questionnaire for acceptance into clinical environment. Position will be based at designated entrances to the Facilities.
• Working timings 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities
• Use a touch less thermometer to obtain a temperature reading of all individuals entering the facility. Proficient in operating thermometer and trouble shooting error codes and other thermometer problems.
• Follow the CDC COVID-19 guidelines to determine if an individual is clear to enter the facility. Explains to individuals visiting the facility the need for screening;prevents visitors from entry into the facility if screening criteria is not met.
• Comfort level with managing resistance to visitor guidelines, if required.
• Ensure individuals maintain appropriate social distancing of 6 feet as recommended by the CDC during temperature screening process.
• Screening employees are provided Personal Protective Equipment such as medical masks.Must use PPE correctly.
• Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with screening guidelines to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes such as safe hospital entry.
• Carries out delegated patient care activities appropriate for a screener and communicates with other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists with patient/visitor way finding within the facility.
• Delivery of materials to specific departments.
• Contacts units/departments to obtain visitor clearance when needed.
• Actively participates and demonstrates effective Customer/Guest Relations.
• HIPAA: Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient matters.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to,the Ethical Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.

Required Skills

Education/Skills:
• High School graduate or GED
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Requires knowledge of hospital layout and locations
• Experience: One year hospital experience preferred
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: None
Work Authorization
• US Citizen
• Green Card

Duration

8 Weeks