Temporary Patient Liaison

About the role

The Temporary Patient Liaison (TPL) is a vital member of the Community Medicine (CM) team who works directly with clients and the medical teams to ensure seamless delivery of services and a judgement-free, high-quality experience for all.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to create a consistently excellent, welcoming client experience
• Greet clients, answer questions, schedule appointments and assist with patient intake
• Maintain a clean, stocked and organized lobby
• Manage client check-in to ensure smooth/efficient morning intake process
• Accurately and efficiently enter client and patient information into database
• Provide and/or coordinate interpretation and translation as needed and support client's ability to fully understand all medical procedures, options, and decisions
• Provide clients with referrals to external agencies/partners
• Accept payments for services and ensure cash register is balanced daily as needed
• Complete follow-up and reminder calls/text messages, and coordinate other services as needed (transportation, etc.) to remove obstacles to care and improve appointment compliance
• Schedule follow-up and additional services as needed
• Participate in grassroots community outreach to connect services with clients who need them including participating in ASPCA and CM events and tabling at other community events
• Prepare exam room(s) for use and escort and welcome clients into exam rooms
• Assist with outpatient exams by taking patient medical history
• Act as a scribe as appropriate to increase efficiency of the medical team
• Discharge spay/neuter patients, discuss post-operative instructions and supply appropriate paperwork
• Clean, sonicate, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments and clean/disinfect endotracheal tubes
• Clean and disinfect animal areas (exam tables, scales, kennels) throughout the clinic day, following CM standard operating procedures and utilizing appropriate and personal protective equipment
• Restock medical supplies as needed
• Assist medical team with translation service coordination as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to build close working relationships with others, both internal and external partners at all levels
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and deescalate conflict in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Ability to work standing for 8 or more hours
• Agile and flexible work style to support a fast-paced work environment with shifting short term and long-term priorities
• Experience using a computer and navigating software applications
• High-degree of integrity and accountability, as well as a desire to carry out the ASPCA’s mission
• Highly organized, with attention to detail
• Must display a track record of timely and accurate data entry
• Outstanding customer service skills

Language

English (required)
Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Experience in a social service setting working with diverse populations preferred
• Experience in community services, customer service, community organizing, advocacy or related field preferred