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Supports the daily activities of the welcome desk workflows at multiple locations. In collaboration with the manager, the Team Lead prioritizes the workflow and acts as a resource to coach and assist the guest service representatives so they can provide the highest level of compassion and service while consistently providing a warm welcome and fond farewell for all patients and visitors.

Job Duties

• Serves as a resource for policy and service standards awareness, schedule accuracy, new hire on-boarding, rolling out any new guest service training opportunities, inventories and ordering.
• Supports the daily activities of the welcome desk workflows at multiple locations following guest service standards. Team Leader continues to daily perform the role of guest service representative, follow all set policies and standards.
• In collaboration with the manager, prioritizes the workflow and acts as a resource to guest service representatives while working together to maintain interpersonal relationships with other units and outpatient services
• Oversees and handles all scheduling conflicts in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted operations at respective locations. Provide back up scheduling support on evenings, weekends, winter weather and holidays.
• Reviews and maintains the schedule for respective locations in conjunction with the manager.
• Keeps manager informed of any and all unexpected or difficult situations needing immediate attention. Handles service recovery on the spot and escalates to the proper leadership level to ensure visitor satisfaction.
• Regular meetings with manger and other team leaders to develop ways to improve the operation and consistently look for ways to raise the bar for colleague/patient/visitor experience.
• Participates in hiring decisions for open position as requested.
• Role models behaviors for high service level expectations for department.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years working in a face to face customer service role, such as hotel reception, front office receptionist or guest service representative.
• Ability to multi-task and handle interruptions with ease. Must be skilled in time management and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and with confidence to make decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to efficiently convey accurate information to a team.
• Ability to professionally collaborate with all levels of the organization and all members of the community we serve.

• Associate’s Degree Business/healthcare courses or specialty degree
• Experience with training and new hire onboarding
• Familiar with Microsoft applications.

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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