Hospital Front Desk Receptionist - Welcoming Admin Support

Encompass Health Corporation; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental & vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending & health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the first point of contact in our hospital. You will manage the switchboard, greet visitors, and handle clerical tasks supporting multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and a welcoming presence, supporting a patient-centered environment and efficient communication across teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Working knowledge of switchboard equipment is 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

10-key entry

Attention to detail

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the first point of contact in our hospital. You will manage the switchboard, greet visitors, and handle clerical tasks supporting multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and a welcoming presence, supporting a patient-centered environment and efficient communication across teams.