Patient Family Liaison

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Department Specific:

If Hired prior to 2/27/2020, Obtain certification in Basic Life Support by 7/31/2020 AND Naloxone training by 7/31/2020 - unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic.

If Hired after 2/27/2020, Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date AND Obtain Naloxone training within three (3) months from hire date - unless deemed not possible as a result of the temporary closure of testing centers due to circumstances such as pandemic.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. 18 months experience in dealing with the public with an emphasis on customer relations highly desirable.

2. Experience maintaining recordkeeping functions (registrations, waitlist, computer database to keep accurate records).

3. 12 months Office experience including working with computers, data entry, answering phones and dealing with customers face to face.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Greets patients, family, visitors, donors, and volunteers upon arrival to Family House. Conducts guest check-ins, gives directions, processes payments, and provides available resources and tours of the facility.

2. Maintains record-keeping functions (registration book, wait list, payment processing, and computer database) to ensure the database and visitor book information is current.

3. Recognizes signs of persons experiencing distress or personal trauma and provides support. Offers to refer to Hospital chaplain, care management or other departments as needed.

4. Serves as a resource for volunteers, and other health care providers (ex: Doctors, care management, social workers).

5. Contacts community resources and other pertinent sources on family's behalf. Provides information about WVUH, the Morgantown area and addresses questions and concerns.

6. Serves as a primary coordinator for overnight stays in the Family House. (Including providing information and/or contacting LogistiCare for WV Medicaid patients). Coordinates other overnight accommodations for waitlisted families when space is not available at Family House.

7. Notes any important occurrences, visitor problems, facilities problems, etc. on the daily log with the time, date, and initials.

8. Notifies appropriate management: Patient Advocate/Off Shift Coordinator/Manager/Director of any accidents, problems or unusual happenings.

9. Coordinates activities to ensure a pleasant environment for family members by reporting any maintenance needs and restocking supplies as needed.

10. Assists with various aspects of food preparation for Family House meals. Picks up food donations from WVUH Nutrition Services and other departments. Sets up and tears down for dinners and activities. Loads and unloads food to and from ovens and serves in designated areas.

11. Helps with household chores including, but not limited to loading and unloading the dishwashers and cleaning refrigerators, kitchen cabinets, drawers, light laundry, etc.

12. Provides access and maintains safety of designated area by opening and closing facility at designated times.

13. Assists in maintaining patient satisfaction while keeping staff informed of any potential problems.

14. Provides clerical and administrative support as requested by director.

15. Maintains patient/family confidentiality at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to push or pull in excess of 50 lbs. to move patients or objects.

2. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, and kneeling.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work as a team with other employees and volunteers.

2. Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

3. Computer knowledge.

4. Good communication, writing, telephone, and interpersonal skills.

5. Demonstrates maturity, accountability, consideration and courteousness.

6. Ability to multi-task.

Additional Job Description:

Employee will work

10:30 pm to 7:00 am Sunday through Thursday.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.