What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registration Clerk - Relief position at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System?
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Schedule: Relief/Contingent, pick up shifts on an as need basis, variety of days/shift times available.
Training: First two weeks are M-F, 8a-430pm for EPIC training. Must be able to commit to this schedule first two weeks of training.
Summary: Provides a welcoming and resourceful presence as the first contact for patients, families, friends and visitors. Requires
outstanding communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, exceptional knowledge of the hospital’s mission
and values as well as a passion for excellence. Displays a high energy, can-do attitude in a highly visible position
requiring a professional presence. Ability to perform basic patient care responsibilities to support experience and safety of
our guests.
What you will do:
▪ Communicates and collaborates with patients, visitors and families in a professional and helpful manner.
▪ Acknowledges and greets people in a warm and inviting manner as they approach the main desk. Gives accurate information and
directions to patients, visitors and families.
▪ Follows screening guidelines to ensure only appropriate access is granted to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
▪ Understands how to perform basic tests, such as temperature screenings, for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
▪ Ability to assess patient’s condition and determine if safety guidelines (such as masking) cannot be met.
▪ Ability to de-escalate patient and visitor concerns related to safety guidelines in place and escalate those concerns to the
appropriate resources, if needed. Maintains a clean environment through routine cleaning of entrance and screening tables as
needed
▪ Demonstrates the ability to make high level assessments of a patient or visitor's medical condition and necessitate next steps to
support their experience and safety. (Wheelchair assistance, inability to comply to safety guidelines, etc.)
▪ Answers phone calls in a warm and inviting manner and patches calls to appropriate staff
▪ Follows all guidelines for overhead paging as needed for security and life safety codes
▪ Works with staff assisting in directions and assigning patient/family escort when necessary.
▪ Provides the “Something More” to all guests (i.e. patients, visitors and families). The “more” may be the offer of comfort
measures when available and appropriate: food, reading materials, access to the chapel, restrooms, gift shop and coffee shop.
▪ Requires going above and beyond what is normally expected to meet the need of our guests.
▪ Sensitive and adaptive to the special needs of patients, visitors, and staff while recognizing and referring questions of a medical or
personal nature appropriately.
▪ Composes and distributes personal correspondence for patients and families. Compiles reports as requested.
▪ Maintains a professional image in work area and appearance, consistent with the standards established for Mercy Health.
▪ Performs other related duties as assigned
What you need:
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Preferred: Associates degree in business or related field.
Related Experience
Minimum: Two years guest/customer services experience.
Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Minimum: Ability to work w/interruptions while maintaining an excellent customer focus. Organizational and multitasking skills. Attentive to detail. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft office products (word
processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software). Professional presence and vocabulary.
Pleasant and helpful demeanor. Interpersonal and positive. Self directed and ability to exercise
independent judgment. Team player.
Computer Competency
Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning,
intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
Physical/Mental
Minimum: Standing for long periods of time (up to 80% of shift). Ability to walk, bend and stoop. Use of computer,
keyboard and phone. Ability to push guest or patient in wheelchair
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
00602135
Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Schedule: Relief/Contingent, pick up shifts on an as need basis, variety of days/shift times available.
Training: First two weeks are M-F, 8a-430pm for EPIC training. Must be able to commit to this schedule first two weeks of training.
Summary: Provides a welcoming and resourceful presence as the first contact for patients, families, friends and visitors. Requires
outstanding communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, exceptional knowledge of the hospital’s mission
and values as well as a passion for excellence. Displays a high energy, can-do attitude in a highly visible position
requiring a professional presence. Ability to perform basic patient care responsibilities to support experience and safety of
our guests.
What you will do:
▪ Communicates and collaborates with patients, visitors and families in a professional and helpful manner.
▪ Acknowledges and greets people in a warm and inviting manner as they approach the main desk. Gives accurate information and
directions to patients, visitors and families.
▪ Follows screening guidelines to ensure only appropriate access is granted to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
▪ Understands how to perform basic tests, such as temperature screenings, for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
▪ Ability to assess patient’s condition and determine if safety guidelines (such as masking) cannot be met.
▪ Ability to de-escalate patient and visitor concerns related to safety guidelines in place and escalate those concerns to the
appropriate resources, if needed. Maintains a clean environment through routine cleaning of entrance and screening tables as
needed
▪ Demonstrates the ability to make high level assessments of a patient or visitor's medical condition and necessitate next steps to
support their experience and safety. (Wheelchair assistance, inability to comply to safety guidelines, etc.)
▪ Answers phone calls in a warm and inviting manner and patches calls to appropriate staff
▪ Follows all guidelines for overhead paging as needed for security and life safety codes
▪ Works with staff assisting in directions and assigning patient/family escort when necessary.
▪ Provides the “Something More” to all guests (i.e. patients, visitors and families). The “more” may be the offer of comfort
measures when available and appropriate: food, reading materials, access to the chapel, restrooms, gift shop and coffee shop.
▪ Requires going above and beyond what is normally expected to meet the need of our guests.
▪ Sensitive and adaptive to the special needs of patients, visitors, and staff while recognizing and referring questions of a medical or
personal nature appropriately.
▪ Composes and distributes personal correspondence for patients and families. Compiles reports as requested.
▪ Maintains a professional image in work area and appearance, consistent with the standards established for Mercy Health.
▪ Performs other related duties as assigned
What you need:
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Preferred: Associates degree in business or related field.
Related Experience
Minimum: Two years guest/customer services experience.
Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Minimum: Ability to work w/interruptions while maintaining an excellent customer focus. Organizational and multitasking skills. Attentive to detail. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft office products (word
processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software). Professional presence and vocabulary.
Pleasant and helpful demeanor. Interpersonal and positive. Self directed and ability to exercise
independent judgment. Team player.
Computer Competency
Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning,
intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
Physical/Mental
Minimum: Standing for long periods of time (up to 80% of shift). Ability to walk, bend and stoop. Use of computer,
keyboard and phone. Ability to push guest or patient in wheelchair
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Patient Registration Clerk - Full Time
MI_MHP Mercy Health Partners -
Grand Haven, MI
