Iowa Health Care Department of Guest Services is seeking a 50% Clerk III. Hours to be scheduled between 6:00 AM - 8:15PM Monday-Friday, 7:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Weekends and rotating holidays. Additional hours as needed.

Under general supervision and demonstrating exceptional customer service, welcomes and greets patients and guests to UI Health Care at one of several Information Desks. Provides directions and information on hospital services and amenities on the telephone and in person in compliance with hospital policies. Conducts same as cash transactions and implements service recovery as necessary.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, guests, and staff, maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times.
  

• Utilizing excellent communication skills, provide information, directions, and assistance for patients and guests on the telephone and in

  person.
  

• Provide service recovery when needed, assessing the situation, and ensuring service excellence initiatives are met.
  
• Answer phone calls and provide appropriate responses, following customer service standards. Make and transfer phone calls to

appropriate parties when necessary.

• Respect dignity and privacy of all patients and guests, carefully observing privacy encounter directives.
  
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with UI Health Care and HIPAA guidelines
  
• Provide wheelchair assistance when needed, promoting safety. Arrange patient and guest transport requests via the transport module in Epic.
  
• Accurately coordinate deliveries to the desk, logging items and contacting appropriate departments in a timely manner, following proper protocols.
  
• Maintain, record, and monitor Lost and Found items, utilizing the databases. Field inquiries, research items, and contact owners.
  
• Comply with UI Health Care and Guest Services cash handling policies and procedures.
  
• Provide information on all parking options.
  

• Process valet transactions utilizing the CVPS electronic valet system and appropriate cash register functions.
  

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.

Special Qualifications

• Public contact/customer service

Desirable Qualifications

• Cash Handling
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional service excellence with every patient and guest in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have good communication, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate professional presence.
• Skill in using computer software and operating basic office equipment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for periods of time.

Application Information:

In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume(under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.Please email joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with any questions.