
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.79 - $28.03
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
UPMC Passavant is part of the larger University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) system, one of the nation's leading integrated health care systems. UPMC is renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality, innovative, and compassionate care to patients and families across its various facilities. As a major acute care provider, UPMC Passavant offers a range of medical services tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community it serves. The facility emphasizes a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives personalized care delivered by skilled professionals in a supportive and efficient manner.
The role of the Patient and Family Concierge, Senior, is vital within the 3 Main Acute Care department at UPMC Passavant. This full-time position is designed for individuals passionate about enhancing the patient experience with positivity and integrity. The concierge acts as a crucial link between patients, families, and healthcare teams by managing both administrative tasks and direct service duties that contribute to a seamless healthcare environment. The role involves a balance of responsibilities, from department administrative functions to direct patient support activities such as assisting guests, coordinating patient transports, and maintaining clean and organized patient areas.
The position offers shifts covering daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday hours, reflecting the 24/7 nature of acute care settings. The salary and job title are commensurate with the candidate's education and experience, highlighting the opportunity for professional growth within UPMC. This role is an excellent opportunity for those with prior experience as a Patient and Family Concierge or similar roles who seek to advance their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
As a Patient and Family Concierge, Senior, you will perform administrative duties such as handling phone communications, processing physician orders, distributing mail, and supporting critical equipment readiness. Additionally, you will coordinate patient tests, procedures, and transports, ensuring smooth logistical operations. Beyond administrative responsibilities, the role encompasses greeting and assisting hospital guests, providing accurate directions and information, maintaining patient charts, supporting environmental cleanliness, safely transporting patients and equipment, managing inventory, and responding promptly to patient needs.
The position requires individuals who demonstrate strong organizational abilities, communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care. UPMC's dedication to Life Changing Medicine means that team members like the Patient and Family Concierge, Senior, are essential contributors to delivering exceptional healthcare experiences. Joining UPMC Passavant means becoming part of a community that values professional development, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to supporting patients and families throughout their healthcare journeys.
The role of the Patient and Family Concierge, Senior, is vital within the 3 Main Acute Care department at UPMC Passavant. This full-time position is designed for individuals passionate about enhancing the patient experience with positivity and integrity. The concierge acts as a crucial link between patients, families, and healthcare teams by managing both administrative tasks and direct service duties that contribute to a seamless healthcare environment. The role involves a balance of responsibilities, from department administrative functions to direct patient support activities such as assisting guests, coordinating patient transports, and maintaining clean and organized patient areas.
The position offers shifts covering daylight, evening, weekend, and holiday hours, reflecting the 24/7 nature of acute care settings. The salary and job title are commensurate with the candidate's education and experience, highlighting the opportunity for professional growth within UPMC. This role is an excellent opportunity for those with prior experience as a Patient and Family Concierge or similar roles who seek to advance their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
As a Patient and Family Concierge, Senior, you will perform administrative duties such as handling phone communications, processing physician orders, distributing mail, and supporting critical equipment readiness. Additionally, you will coordinate patient tests, procedures, and transports, ensuring smooth logistical operations. Beyond administrative responsibilities, the role encompasses greeting and assisting hospital guests, providing accurate directions and information, maintaining patient charts, supporting environmental cleanliness, safely transporting patients and equipment, managing inventory, and responding promptly to patient needs.
The position requires individuals who demonstrate strong organizational abilities, communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care. UPMC's dedication to Life Changing Medicine means that team members like the Patient and Family Concierge, Senior, are essential contributors to delivering exceptional healthcare experiences. Joining UPMC Passavant means becoming part of a community that values professional development, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to supporting patients and families throughout their healthcare journeys.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months of relevant experience as a Patient and Family Concierge or similar role
- Demonstrated competency in all Patient and Family Concierge duties
- Internal promotions based on business unit assessment of employee performance
- Desire and compassion to provide exceptional patient and family experience at all times
- Completion of one annual contribution such as committee participation or departmental projects
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Act 34 clearance
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or one year of previous job experience required in lieu of high school diploma or GED
- Six months of experience as a Patient and Family Concierge or equivalent
- Demonstrated competency in all responsibilities of Patient and Family Concierge role
- Completion of one annual contribution from options such as hospital/department committee participation, departmental project participation, peer interviewing, onboarding/precepting of other Experience Concierges
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Job Duties
- Handle department administrative tasks: answer phones, transfer calls, print reports, enter and communicate physician orders, distribute mail, and check crash carts
- Coordinate patient tests, procedures, and transports
- complete errands
- order and maintain CyraCom equipment
- assign Responder 5 and phones
- Build and maintain patient charts, file papers, manage auto-print reports, and print chart copies upon request
- Complete patient admissions, discharges, and transfers through the electronic health record
- Update Bedboards and communicate changes
- place work orders or contact Biotronics for equipment issues
- Greet and assist hospital guests
- Provide directions and information
- Use computers for patient information while respecting confidentiality
- Clean assigned areas and remove trash
- Make beds and ensure cleanliness
- Report issues to the supervisor
- Safely transport patients and equipment
- Deliver supplies and record transportation data
- Report activities to the manager
- Order and organize supplies
- Maintain inventory and check expiration dates
- Monitor and stock patient and supply areas
- Respond to call lights and assist patients
- Round hourly and distribute care plans
- Perform audits and update bulletin boards
- Follow mandatory reporting procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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