Hospital Front Desk Receptionist — Welcoming, Growth‑Oriented

Encompass Health; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a friendly, organized Receptionist to be the first point of contact at our hospital. You will manage the switchboard, greet visitors, and support multiple departments with clerical tasks, ensuring a welcoming patient and guest experience.

You will handle deposits and data entry, sign-in procedures, and daily census preparations, contributing to efficient operations and high-quality patient service across shifts.

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

Communication

Flexibility

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Switchboard system

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a friendly, organized Receptionist to be the first point of contact at our hospital. You will manage the switchboard, greet visitors, and support multiple departments with clerical tasks, ensuring a welcoming patient and guest experience.

You will handle deposits and data entry, sign-in procedures, and daily census preparations, contributing to efficient operations and high-quality patient service across shifts.