Front Desk, FL PACE Centers

Miami Jewish Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus parking

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health in Florida seeks a Receptionist/PACE to perform receptionist duties for the assigned department and assist with clerical tasks. This role requires greeting visitors, handling calls, and supporting staff following established protocols.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, 6 months healthcare experience preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication are essential to serve geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months of related healthcare experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle a busy switchboard.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring attitude and ability to work with geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Handle all telephone calls and greet/direct visitors.
• Transfer calls to voicemail or take messages and relay promptly.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail; copy and fax documents as needed.
• Assist with emergencies by directing to appropriate parties.
• Maintain unit-specific documentation per guidelines.
• Provide clerical support to staff as needed.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Switchboard

Customer Service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Geriatric Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding.

Job Title

Receptionist PACE

Job Summary

Perform receptionist duties for assigned department following department protocols and procedures. Assists with clerical duties as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Handles all telephone calls, transfers calls to appropriate parties and greats and directs visitors.
• Transfers calls to voicemail or takes messages and delivers them to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Distributes incoming mail, copies and faxes documents in a timely manner.
• Emergency situations with clients/caregivers/providers are referred to appropriate parties.
• Maintains unit specific documentation as per department guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Provides assistance to staff and clerical support as needed.
• Attends department meetings and in-services as needed.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 6 months of related experience preferably in a healthcare setting.

Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

Abilities Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated ability to handle busy switchboard
• Costumer Service Skills, Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated caring attitude/ability to work with geriatric patients

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

Infectious Material Exposure

• No routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues, but may occasionally require performing unplanned activities which may involve exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues.

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.