Security Ambassador - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Boston, MA · 3 mo ago
OTHR$40k–$44k/yrFull-time
Under the general direction of the Security Supervisor, provides assistance, direction, concierge, and other guest services to patients and visitors. Creates and maintains a positive image as the initial point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Provides a high level of customer service by interacting with patients, visitors, and staff in a professional, proactive, friendly, and helpful manner.
- Welcomes and acknowledges visitors, patients, and staff; provides information and directions; anticipates the needs of others.
- Assists individuals with disabilities and/or mobility issues with obtaining transportation and other services.
- Communicates specific patient, visitor, and staff requests accurately to other departments (e.g., transportation, patient relations, environmental services) to ensure complete follow-up.
- Helps coordinate patient transportation out of the hospital as needed (taxi, shuttle, etc.).
- Maintains assigned post area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Provides a security presence, including conflict resolution, access control, and requesting services; enforces rules and regulations (e.g., smoking).
- Reports and stays current on security issues and concerns.
- Provides support to Security field services during fires, mass casualty events, HAZMAT occurrences, medical emergencies, and other emergency events as needed.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of customer service experience (preferably two years in healthcare or hospitality).
- Ability to pass an initial and annual criminal background check.
- Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid (provided).
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, service-oriented attitude.
- Multi-language abilities preferred.
Skills
- Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and multitask as needed.
- Reliable and flexible.
Pay
$40,000.00 - $44,200.00 per year.