Hospital Front Desk Champion - Welcoming & Efficient

Encompass Health Corporation; Gifford (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

ESPP (employee stock purchase plans)

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the first point of contact in our hospital. You will warmly greet visitors, answer calls, and provide essential clerical support across departments to ensure smooth operations.

You will operate the switchboard, manage the front desk, and assist with data entry and deposits as directed. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required, contributing to a welcoming, patient-centered environment.

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

Detail-oriented

Data entry

Switchboard operation

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Multi-shift availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Switchboard equipment

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the first point of contact in our hospital. You will warmly greet visitors, answer calls, and provide essential clerical support across departments to ensure smooth operations.

You will operate the switchboard, manage the front desk, and assist with data entry and deposits as directed. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required, contributing to a welcoming, patient-centered environment.