PATIENT AMBASSADOR (FULL TIME)

• We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT AMBASSADOR position.
• Location: Mission Hospital - 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days may vary, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Four ten-hour shifts. Rotating weekends and major holidays. More details upon interview.
• Requirements: One year of prior experience in a hospital or assisted senior living setting as a dietary aide is required.
• Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences. Take a look for yourself at the Power of Food !

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states, many of which are recognized as U.S. News & World Report ranked Top Hospitals and Health Systems. For over 70 years, Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems and bringing a culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise that truly transforms the healthcare dining experience. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members. The company has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work since 2012.

 

Job Summary

Summary: As a Patient Ambassador, you will serve as the primary representative of the Patient Experience Team for your respective unit. You are primarily responsible for successfully completing all assigned patient interviews and new admission visits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts new admission visits to all assigned units within timeframe established by unit leadership and patient experience leadership.
• Ensures that all employees demonstrate an aggressive hospitality (respect) orientation toward customers and clients.
• Supports client satisfaction at a level that ensures account retention.
• Promotes client awareness of the Patient Experience Program.
• Assists in customizing programs to meet each account's unique needs as required.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring a department/unit patient satisfaction action plan and reporting to clients as needed.
• Assists in effective employee relations programs at unit site.
• Encourages employee creativity and innovation.
• Provides recognition for employee when programs are implemented with success.
• Completes housekeeping tasks when requested by customer or patients.
• Resolves housekeeping issues that do not meet standards and ensures housekeeping tasks are followed up on and completed in a timely matter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of office procedures and contract administration.
• Ability to use working knowledge of the environment to meet established goals and objectives.
• Fiscal and budgetary skills.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positions  are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

• Full-time positions also offer  the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.