Greeter

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. TOA concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system which allow our patients to live their best life. Ninety plus years later we are advancing the practice of orthopaedic surgery throughout the state.

There are a number of reasons why TOA is an employer of choice; here are a few of them:

• Stability- TOA has been in Middle Tennessee since 1926 and has expanded to over 20+ locations across the state!

• Impact- TOA’s team members use our careers – whether in our clinics or our business office – to make a positive difference in the community by building relationships and helping patients live their best life.

• Work Environment- The TOA team focuses on fostering an excellent working environment; one of positivity, collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement.

• Total Rewards- TOA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company match, safe harbor match and profit-sharing match to go along with your contributions.

The Greeter is the friendly and helpful face of TOA – generally, the first person who interacts with our patients and their families. The Greeter sets the tone for a great patient visit by professionally and compassionately attending to the patients as they arrive for their appointment at TOA:

• Greet patients as they arrive for their appointment.

• Provide clear directions to registration desk, other departments and staff, and assist as needed.

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and patient focus to make each encounter as positive as possible.

• Assist with mobility needs, such as wheelchair access.

• Answer general inquiries and communicate important information to clinical or administrative staff when needed.

• Help prep clinics daily for upcoming appointments.

REQUIREMENTS

Here are some of the qualifications our successful candidates possess:

• Focused on Patient Satisfaction: Responds in a prompt and empathetic manner to meet patient needs; Seeks opportunity to exceed patient needs and expectations; Meets commitments; Provides positive memorable patient experiences; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations with poise and professionalism.

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to the views of others; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit, putting the success of team above own interests; Builds morale and supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Regularly assists others; Asks for help when needed. Written Communication: Adept in reading and interpreting written information; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet audience needs.

• Exceptional Communication: Speaks clearly and professionally in all situations; Actively listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds appropriately to questions. Adept in reading and interpreting written information; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet audience needs.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Skillfully gathers and analyzes information; Develops alternative solutions when appropriate; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional situations.

• Productivity: Meets or exceeds organizational productivity standards either qualitative or quantitative; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and precisely; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Technology: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook. Demonstrated proficiency with EHR is helpful, and NextGen preferred.

• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently arrives to work, meetings and appointments ready and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

• Experience: Previous successful experience in a healthcare clinic/office environment or customer service role preferred, but not required

• Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The TOA team focuses on fostering an excellent working environment; one of positivity, collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement. The clinic experiences high patient volume and as a result has associated stressors that come along with a fast-paced environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud with other staff members checking in patients and answering questions in close proximity to each other.

TOA is an equal opportunity employer. TOA conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers

Equal Opportunity Employer

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