Front Desk Receptionist — Create Warm Patient Encounters

Encompass Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a friendly and organized Receptionist to be the first point of contact in our hospital. You will operate the switchboard, manage the front desk, and provide clerical support across departments, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for patients and visitors.

The role emphasizes greeting visitors, processing sign-ins, and supporting smooth communications within a large inpatient rehabilitation network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of switchboard equipment preferred.
• Ability to use computer systems and complete data entry is preferred.
• Knowledge of 10-key data entry method preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to coordinate, analyze, and make decisions.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts (weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights) as required.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and route to appropriate area or individual.
• Greet all visitors; assist them in signing in and wearing badge.
• Enter and scan deposits, charges, and adjustments as directed.
• Run and distribute census reports each morning and at end of day.
• Assist in the entry of information related to admits, discharges, and physician changes.
• Scan all correspondence and any miscellaneous items.
• Check all therapy charges and attach census to back of each therapist’s batch.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Switchboard operation

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

10-key data entry

Computer systems

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a friendly and organized Receptionist to be the first point of contact in our hospital. You will operate the switchboard, manage the front desk, and provide clerical support across departments, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for patients and visitors.

The role emphasizes greeting visitors, processing sign-ins, and supporting smooth communications within a large inpatient rehabilitation network.