Customer Navigator

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Customer Navigator in Palo Alto, Ca. Customer Navigators are responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients and their families while on-site and over the phone. They provide customers, patients (and their families and visitors) with a personal connection to the hospital by offering amenities and assistance. Customer Navigator responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, scheduling and managing appointments, asking questions and gaining access to services and organizations, greeting patients, navigation assistance, responding to patient complaints, providing guidance to five (5) or more volunteers, and providing assistance to families.-Acts as non-clinical liaison / concierge / navigator for referred patient in any way the patient needs before, during, or after an encounter with a medical facility.-Approaches and greets patients, their families, and visitors entering the hospital and clinics; provides clear and concise verbal and written instructions; offers them assistance in locating services, facilities or patients, verifies / confirms time and place of patient appointments, provides directions and / or escorts guests to their eventual destination, etc., to ensure their needs are met; contacts an interpreter / translator for guests who are not proficient in English; refers guests to Patient or Guest Representatives as appropriate for more in-depth assistance.-Assists with transportation of guests to and from the hospital and other SHC clinics by providing them with information about campus shuttlesCommunicates patient and guest concerns to appropriate department for facilitation, and record summary when applicable.-Facilitates scheduling of physician appointments and care during in-patient and out-patient stays for key individual and assists in navigating the healthcare system.-Provides practical assistance and emotional support to patients, families, and staff as needed. Maintains sensitivity and confidentiality in all aspects of guest interaction.-Responds immediately and appropriately to injured persons, agitated / escalating individuals / situations in the hospital entrance environment, contacting healthcare providers and / or security as needed.-Responds to inquiries from patients, their relatives and / or referring physicians on services available and provides accurate information in a timely fashion.-Schedules and manages appointments, ask questions and answers questions about gaining access to services and organizations.-Serves as the primary point of contact for patients throughout the service experience.Education Qualifications-High school diploma or GED equivalent.Experience Qualifications-1 years' experience working in healthcare setting (, medical / dental office, nursing facilities etc.) or completion of a navigation certification program or 2 years' experience working in customer service within a non-healthcare industry (hospitality, public relations, banking, concierge services, etc.)-Basic PC Skills (Windows, Excel, and Word)-Good communication, customer service, interpersonal skills and cross cultural competency.-Working knowledge of EPIC or other patient database-Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver-Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations-Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information-Ability to remain calm under pressure and apply sound judgment-Ability to solve problems and identify solutions-Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job-Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area-Knowledge of the location of services provided by the hospitals and clinics (or ability to quickly become familiar) to be able to assist guests with directions and / or transport; the local geographyCompensation depends on experience but is typically 23-25 / hrABOUT KORE1Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.