Ambassador (Evening Shift)
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 15 Parkman Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 01, 2025 | |
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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Under the general direction of the Ambassador Supervisor and Lead Ambassador, incumbent provides assistance, direction, emergency valet parking, concierge and other guest services to patients and visitors. Creates and maintains positive image as initial point of contact for patients and visitors. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides information and directions to patients and visitors regarding parking facilities, locations and services within the Hospital; provides assistance to patients exiting or entering vehicles (ambulances, taxis, private vehicles, etc.) and being discharged from the Hospital. Provides emergency support response during fires, mass causality events, HAZMAT occurrences, medical emergencies. Provides emergencies valet services as instruct. Assists ambulance staff transporting patients, directing staff and arranging hospital transport. Facilitates patient transportation within the Hospital grounds. Controls, regulates and directs vehicular traffic on Hospital property responding quickly to emergency situations such as directing emergency vehicles into the Hospital entrances. Provides a security presence, which includes conflict resolution, access control and requesting services. Works with Police & Security to report and to keep current on security issues and concerns. Provides emergency motor vehicle assistance such as jump-stars and loss vehicles. Enforces rules and regulations (parking, smoking policy) as required. Conducts initial reports for incidents occurring at entrances and outside areas (slip/fall, vandalism, accidents). Keeps entrance areas clean and free of debris. Provides assistance to officers as directed. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English in order to complete routine reports and converse with patients, employees and visitors Must be able to offer compassion Must be courteous and tactful to patients, visitors and other Hospital employees. Strong customer service orientation Able to communicate effectively with all Diplomatic and sensitive in dealing with individuals experiencing high anxiety and stress Able to deal effectively with crisis and security issues Able to drive both standard and automatic vehicles Ability to stand for long periods of time and withstand adverse weather Must be able to assist with the lifting of patients Must be able to stand frequent exposure to weather variances (i.e. extreme heat or cold, auto emissions, etc.) Recognize and exercise appropriate body mechanics to move children, adults, and equipment Recognize, acknowledge, respect and effectively interact with people of different ages and cultures Basic knowledge on computer skills Ability to complete training in CPR, First Responder and fire safety Must be able to driver standard and automatic cars
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and.or REGISTRATIONS (If applicable): Valid MA driver's license or valid license from the state in which the employee resides required. EDUCATION: High School diploma required EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience in Customer Service preferred WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outside, exposed to car exhaust fumes. Stands for extended periods of time. Additional Job Description The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |