Hospital Front Desk Receptionist — Growth & Benefits

Encompass Health Corporation; Sieps (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a friendly receptionist to be the first point of contact at our hospital. You will greet visitors, answer calls, sign in guests, and provide clerical support across departments to keep operations running smoothly.

This on-site role emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and accurate administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable to varied shifts, and comfortable using switchboard and computer systems.

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

Switchboard operation

Data entry

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a friendly receptionist to be the first point of contact at our hospital. You will greet visitors, answer calls, sign in guests, and provide clerical support across departments to keep operations running smoothly.

This on-site role emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and accurate administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable to varied shifts, and comfortable using switchboard and computer systems.