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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Screener welcomes visitors (i.e. vendors, customers, patients, staff, students etc.) to the department by greeting them and ensures they abide by all visitor policies. This job conducts the initial screening of visitors, using the appropriate protocol and distributes any needed personal protective equipment.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Greets patients/visitors upon arrival at building entrances. Enforces current visitor policy. Conducts initial screening utilizing approved screening questionnaire. Directs patient/visitor appropriately based on screening responses. Distributes appropriate sticker, indicating the level of personal protective equipment (PPE) required. Provides hospital approved mask to those entering building with instructions that it must be worn in our facility. Provides instructions to use hand hygiene dispensers before entering building. Ensures proper physical distancing is always maintained following established guidelines. Ensures adequate supplies are on hand. Works with site leaders to resolve unique situations and troubleshoot issues that may arise. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
N/A
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
General knowledge of office procedures and operations
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary
Department Specific Functions
Assists with directing the patient/employee to the appropriate station to receive vaccine Directs the patient/employee to the designated observation area Ensures that patient/employee waits the appropriate length of time in the observation area Assists the patient/employee with scheduling their return appointment before they leave the observation area Answers all questions the patient/employee may have and escalate when appropriate Warmly thank the patient/employee at the end of the observation time and escort them to the designated exit.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza (“the flu”) season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
c101
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