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Guest Services Agent jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in hospitality management, tourism, or business administration. Most roles qualify under NAICS codes for accommodation and food services, and STEM OPT extensions are not available for this field, making timely job placement within your standard 12-month OPT window critical.
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Ft. Lauderdale based position and will commute to Coral Springs site as needed. Training will be held at Miami location.
The Patient Guest Rep serves as a champion of customer service and a part of the hospital's problem-solving team. Interacts with patients, families, physicians, nurses and hospital staff as unbiased facilitators to resolve concerns/complaints/grievances.
Job Specific Duties
- Acknowledges electronic communication and telephone messages within 24 hours of receipt; provides excellent internal and external customer service.
- Communicates information regarding hospital services; presents and/or interprets policy and procedure information to patients and families.
- Documents all interaction with patients on daily rounding logs; notates all patient complaints, grievances, or compliments in accordance with guidelines outlined in the NCH policy & procedure.
- Follows up with appropriate staff to ensure all concerns and complaints are addressed in a timely fashion and follow up is done to ensure complaint closure.
- Maintains objectivity and keeps lines of communication open between patients, families and hospital staff.
- Maintains visibility to staff, offers support, models service behaviors & concerns towards the resolution process; works with staff in a supportive way in order to troubleshoot & resolve issues.
- Makes daily rounds of assigned patient units and waiting areas; visits and greets every patient room in unit and meets with all new admissions.
- Notates all patient/family concerns addressed in daily logs and documents all complaints within 24 hours in the complaint documentation system.
- Notifies hospital staff, Directors, and Administration of problems or complaints as needed; reports unusual events regarding patient care issues on a timely basis to Risk Management.
- Helps drive service excellence by acting as a customer service champion and reviewing assigned unit’s customer service target goals, priority questions, and sharing best practices with the staff.
- Meets regularly with the clinical area leader, participates in two service huddles and/or one department meeting a month in the unit, and facilitates customer service support.
- Attends daily huddles with PGR leader to go over current matters.
- Reviews patient satisfaction scores/goals, key drivers performance and shares best practices with units’ clinical leaders and staff.
- Leverages language access vendor and the available resources (tablet, cart, phone app, direct line).
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- American Heart Association (BLS) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 6 months of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- 2-4 years of experience dealing with patients and families in a hospital setting
- Experience dealing effectively with people in stressful situations
- Fluency in speaking both English and Spanish languages required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Associate's degree preferred.
- Excellent customer service with experience and training.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
- Consistently displays a professional appearance & presents themselves as a role model to the NCH staff.
- Demonstrates reflective listening and strong customer service skills.
- Knowledge of the use of computers and ability to learn appropriate software applications.
- Knowledgeable of Patient Rights.
- Possesses an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, treatment areas and other patient services.
- Proficient writing skills.
Job:
Professional
Department:
FTL PATIENT & GUEST RELATIONS-2200-868010
Job Status:
Professional
Description
Ft. Lauderdale based position and will commute to Coral Springs site as needed. Training will be held at Miami location.
The Patient Guest Rep serves as a champion of customer service and a part of the hospital's problem-solving team. Interacts with patients, families, physicians, nurses and hospital staff as unbiased facilitators to resolve concerns/complaints/grievances.
Job Specific Duties
- Acknowledges electronic communication and telephone messages within 24 hours of receipt; provides excellent internal and external customer service.
- Communicates information regarding hospital services; presents and/or interprets policy and procedure information to patients and families.
- Documents all interaction with patients on daily rounding logs; notates all patient complaints, grievances, or compliments in accordance with guidelines outlined in the NCH policy & procedure.
- Follows up with appropriate staff to ensure all concerns and complaints are addressed in a timely fashion and follow up is done to ensure complaint closure.
- Maintains objectivity and keeps lines of communication open between patients, families and hospital staff.
- Maintains visibility to staff, offers support, models service behaviors & concerns towards the resolution process; works with staff in a supportive way in order to troubleshoot & resolve issues.
- Makes daily rounds of assigned patient units and waiting areas; visits and greets every patient room in unit and meets with all new admissions.
- Notates all patient/family concerns addressed in daily logs and documents all complaints within 24 hours in the complaint documentation system.
- Notifies hospital staff, Directors, and Administration of problems or complaints as needed; reports unusual events regarding patient care issues on a timely basis to Risk Management.
- Helps drive service excellence by acting as a customer service champion and reviewing assigned unit’s customer service target goals, priority questions, and sharing best practices with the staff.
- Meets regularly with the clinical area leader, participates in two service huddles and/or one department meeting a month in the unit, and facilitates customer service support.
- Attends daily huddles with PGR leader to go over current matters.
- Reviews patient satisfaction scores/goals, key drivers performance and shares best practices with units’ clinical leaders and staff.
- Leverages language access vendor and the available resources (tablet, cart, phone app, direct line).
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- American Heart Association (BLS) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 6 months of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- 2-4 years of experience dealing with patients and families in a hospital setting
- Experience dealing effectively with people in stressful situations
- Fluency in speaking both English and Spanish languages required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Associate's degree preferred.
- Excellent customer service with experience and training.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
- Consistently displays a professional appearance & presents themselves as a role model to the NCH staff.
- Demonstrates reflective listening and strong customer service skills.
- Knowledge of the use of computers and ability to learn appropriate software applications.
- Knowledgeable of Patient Rights.
- Possesses an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, treatment areas and other patient services.
- Proficient writing skills.
Job:
Professional
Department:
FTL PATIENT & GUEST RELATIONS-2200-868010
Job Status:
Professional
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Guest Services Agent
Target employers with established OPT hiring history
Large hotel chains and resort groups hire OPT students regularly and have HR teams familiar with work authorization paperwork. Smaller boutique properties may be willing but less prepared, so expect to explain OPT requirements clearly during early conversations.
Lead with your degree's hospitality relevance
Employers need to verify your role relates to your field of study for OPT authorization to apply. Frame your hospitality, tourism, or business degree as directly connected to guest services operations, customer experience management, and service delivery in your application materials.
Clarify your authorization timeline upfront
Guest services hiring cycles move fast, often with start dates within two to four weeks. Mention your OPT start date and end date early so the employer can confirm the timeline works before investing in interviews and onboarding paperwork.
Understand that OPT is employer-friendly for this role
Unlike H-1B visa sponsorship, OPT requires no petition filing, no lottery, and no government fees from the employer. Preparing a one-page explainer on what OPT requires from the employer reduces hesitation and shortens the hiring decision timeline considerably.
Pursue full-time roles to protect your OPT status
OPT requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, but full-time guest services positions are strongly preferred. Part-time work counts, but accumulating too many part-time hours without meeting SEVIS reporting requirements can jeopardize your authorization status with USCIS.
Report every employment change to your DSO immediately
Guest services roles often shift between properties, departments, or management companies. Each employer change must be reported to your Designated School Official and updated in SEVIS within 10 days to maintain valid OPT status throughout your authorization period.
Guest Services Agent OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Guest Services Agent jobs qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, Guest Services Agent positions qualify for OPT if your degree is directly related to the role. Degrees in hospitality management, tourism, hotel administration, or business administration typically satisfy the relatedness requirement. Your DSO and employer will need to confirm the connection between your field of study and the specific job duties before you begin work.
Are Guest Services Agent jobs eligible for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
No. Hospitality and guest services roles fall under CIP codes for hospitality management and tourism, which are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. You'll be limited to the standard 12-month OPT authorization period. Planning your job search early and targeting employers open to future H-1B or O-1 visa sponsorship is important if you want to stay in the U.S. long-term.
What do employers need from me to hire me on OPT as a Guest Services Agent?
Employers need your EAD card showing your authorization category (typically C3A for pre-completion OPT or C3B for post-completion OPT) and your valid F-1 visa with I-20. They are not required to file any petitions or pay government fees, which makes hiring on OPT straightforward for most hotel and hospitality employers. You'll also need to report the new job to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Where can I find Guest Services Agent jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists guest services positions from employers who have hired international students on OPT and work authorization. Filtering by role type and authorization status on Migrate Mate helps you focus on employers already comfortable with the OPT process, rather than spending time on applications only to learn the employer won't proceed with international candidates.
Can I work for a staffing agency or temp agency as a Guest Services Agent on OPT?
Yes, but with important caveats. The staffing agency becomes your employer of record, so OPT is technically authorized. However, USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your degree, and you must work at least 20 hours per week to count as valid OPT engagement. Frequent placement changes also require updated SEVIS reporting each time, so coordinate closely with your DSO to stay compliant.