Service Ambassador - Per Diem - Varied Shifts - Chula Vista
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a per diem/casual, non-benefitted position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Chula Vista. The position has a varied schedule with 8-hour shifts based on department needs, including PTO coverage, call-outs, and other staffing needs. Candidates must be flexible to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Ensuring hospital guests are properly greeted and directed to the correct area
- Performing a variety of clerical functions
- Greet and assist patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Provide directions, answer questions, and help patients and visitors find the assistance they need
- Work closely with other departments to provide a positive experience for our patients and visitors
Required Qualifications
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in operating general office equipment
- Skills in establishing priorities to effectively handle a variety of duties without loss of efficiency or composure
- General clerical skills
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous customer service experience, preferably working directly with the public
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and remain professional in a busy environment
- Healthcare experience is a plus but not required
Requirements
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in operating general office equipment
- Skills in establishing priorities to effectively handle a variety of duties without loss of efficiency or composure
- General clerical skills
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Previous customer service experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and remain professional in a busy environment
- Healthcare experience is a plus but not required
Benefits
- Professional development programs
- Transitional programs
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.