Hospital Greeter, Part-time at Altru Health System

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital

1200 South Columbia Road

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $15.50 - $23.22

Summary

Greets all patients and guests in a friendly, courteous manner. Provides assistance to our patients and guests entering or exiting the facility by providing directions and/or way finding and assistance with opening doors, providing wheelchairs or other assistance as necessary. This position is responsible for monitoring the driveways and entrances so they are clean, clear and free of debris. The position also provides valet and/or shuttle services for patients and guests as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Proactively greets, offers and explains valet services and extends offer to park patient/guest vehicles both at the clinic and hospital buildings.
• Proactively helps identify service needs within Altru Health System (i.e. cafeteria, restrooms, telephone, etc.) and outside of Altru Health System (i.e. convenient restaurants, hotels, shopping locations, and community attractions).
• Coordinates closely with Greeters and other service areas within Altru Health System to maximize the ability to provide patient/guest assistance and services; works collaboratively with volunteers; ensures backup plans are in place at all public entrance areas to ensure consistent service expectations.
• Assists patient/guests with wheelchairs and crutches into and out of the clinic or hospital, and offers transportation to their desired destination within the facility.
• Transports on an as needed basis via shuttle and courtesy van utilizing safe and courteous driving techniques. Adhere to all Altru Health System policies and procedures relative to the use of the Altru owned and operated vehicles..
• Accounts for inventory of facility wheelchairs, retrieves wheelchairs from various service areas to ensure adequate equipment is available at the front entry areas. Oversees the proper use and storage of equipment and ensures equipment is operationally safe.
• Initiates log of parked vehicles gathering patient/guest name, make, model and license plate number and designated space number of the vehicle. Provides the patient/guest with an identification tag to assist in retrieving the vehicle. Ensures safekeeping of car keys. Reports stats to supervisor/manager.
• Drives and parks the cars in the designated location ensuring all windows are up and all doors are locked. Consideration is given to special security of safety needs such as pets that may be in the vehicle.
• Monitors entrances so that access remains unhindered, allowing for a reasonable time for loading and unloading. Maintains lobby and foyer areas to ensure they are clear of debris, so a clean and safe area are maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  
  

Certification

• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  
  

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Continuously (67-100%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
  
  

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
  
  

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Frequently (34-66%)
• Outdoor: Frequently (34-66%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
  
  

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
  
  

Driving Requirement For This Position

Frequent Driver

Reference ID: R6662

Making a Real Difference. For One Another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)