Your Opportunity:
Working under the general supervision and guidance of the Supervisor, Switchboard and Patient Information, this position is responsible to provide accurate general information to the public and staff over the telephone and in person at the Information Desks in various locations. As a first point of contact, this position serves as an ambassador for the organization, demonstrating professionalism and always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, compassion and respect. Essential functions of the position: Greets visitors to the site and provides appropriate information on patient location. Assists patients in determining the location of appointments. Provides directions both verbally and through the use of maps and communicates directions in a pleasant courteous manner. Employs effective communication skills, promoting and adhering to excellent customer service in every interaction regardless of who it is with. Consistently ensures that protected health information remains private and confidential, according to the Health Information Act (HIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Consistently follows Alberta Health Services Information Privacy and Information Security policies. Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Assigned duties will be a combination of above and may vary dependent upon site, role and shift. Physical requirements include the ability to push/pull patients presenting in wheelchairs, assisting with carrying patient belongings upwards of 20 lbs. This department has a work alone policy in place as many shifts are worked independently. AHS CARES – our values guide what we do as individuals and professionals every day.
Description:

As an Administrative Support II, you will require administrative or specialized skills and knowledge to support procedures, practices and initiatives within a department or program.

• Classification: Administrative Support II
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Patient Information
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

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