Administrative Clerk

Covington Behavioral Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital in Covington, LA is seeking a receptionist to perform general clerical duties and support daily operations on the inpatient campus. You will greet visitors, answer calls, manage mail, and maintain records in a fast-paced medical environment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent. Join a licensed 104-bed facility committed to patient care and administrative efficiency while supporting a collaborative, team-oriented office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, vendors and other outside guests and direct them appropriately.
• Notify facility personnel of visitors' arrival.
• Maintain security by following established procedures including monitoring guest logbook and issuing visitor badges, if required.
• Keep track of inventory and work with supply vendors to ensure a well-stocked office.
• Answer and transfer telephone calls or take messages.
• Handle facility inquiries and provide general information.
• Sort and deliver incoming mail and send outgoing mail.
• Copy, file and update paper and electronic documents.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Statement

Perform general clerical duties in accordance with the office procedures of the facility.

Purpose Statement

Perform general clerical duties in accordance with the office procedures of the facility.

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being.

Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for handling front office receptionand general administrative duties.
• Serves visitors, vendors and other outside guests by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately.
• Notify facility personnel of visitor’s arrival.
• Maintain security by following established procedures including monitoring guest logbook and issuing visitor badges, if required.
• Keep track of inventory and work with supply vendors to ensure a well‑stocked office.
• Answer and transfer telephone calls or take messages.
• Handle facility inquiries and provide general information.
• Sort and deliver incoming mail and send outgoing mail.
• Copy, file and update paper and electronic documents.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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