Breast Health Receptionist

Community Health Systems; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Receptionist to welcome patients, visitors, and staff, managing front desk operations and inquiries to maintain an organized facility.

The role handles scheduling and administrative tasks, ensuring a professional, confidential, and courteous environment and supporting department staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication, interacting with visitors, staff, and vendors.
• Proficiency with office equipment and basic computer applications, including MS Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities for clerical tasks.
• Professional and courteous demeanor to create a welcoming environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs patients, applicants, vendors, and visitors to the correct person or department.
• Answers, screens, and transfers phone calls professionally and courteously.
• Responds to inquiries promptly and provides information or redirects as needed.
• Performs general clerical duties such as filing, copying, and routine correspondence.
• Maintains a clean, organized reception area for a positive first impression.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Office equipment

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Receptionist ensures a positive first impression by welcoming patients, visitors, and staff with professionalism and care. This role oversees front desk operations, handles inquiries, directs visitors, and provides administrative support to maintain an efficient and organized facility environment.

Essential Functions

• Greets and welcomes patients, job applicants, vendors, and other visitors, directing them to the appropriate person or department.
• Answers, screens, and transfers phone calls to employees, ensuring courteous and accurate communication.
• Responds to customer inquiries promptly and professionally, providing information or redirecting as necessary.
• Performs general clerical duties, including filing, copying, and composing routine correspondence.
• Maintains a clean and organized reception area to ensure a positive first impression for visitors.
• Operates standard office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, and computers, on a regular basis.
• Manages scheduling tasks, including appointment setting and meeting coordination, as needed.
• Monitors and maintains office supplies, notifying the appropriate personnel of replenishment needs.
• Assists with special projects and additional administrative tasks as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of customer service or office administration experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with visitors, staff, and vendors.
• Proficiency in using office equipment and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to handle a variety of clerical tasks efficiently.
• Professional and courteous demeanor to create a welcoming environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy standards.