Front Desk Receptionist - Per Diem

Fairfaxhospital; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfaxhospital is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist (Per Diem/On Call) for their location in Kirkland, Washington. This role involves welcoming guests, answering phone lines, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and two years of experience with multi-line switchboards, preferably in healthcare. Flexibility for overtime may be required. Join us in providing compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience on a multi-line telephone switchboard, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Successful completion of Verbal De-Escalation Certification during training.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide efficient service for internal and external customers.
• Answer and route multiple phone lines, and respond to routine questions.
• Assist with patient admission coordination and discharge processes.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility) is a private, free‑standing mental health hospital founded in 1930, specializing in psychiatric and detox treatment. The facility serves communities in Kirkland, Everett, and Monroe, Washington.

Position Summary

The Front Desk Receptionist (Per Diem/On Call) at our Kirkland location welcomes guests with a smile, provides efficient service for internal and external customers, answers and routes multiple phone lines, and responds to routine questions. This role also assists with patient admission coordination, discharge processes, monitors patients while in the lobby, and performs other related clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred Experience: Two (2) years of experience on a multi‑line telephone switchboard, preferably in a healthcare environment and any combination of education, training, or experience in a hospital environment.
• Additional Requirements: May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours. Successful completion of Verbal De‑Escalation Certification; provided during Fairfax new hire training.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.