Information Desk Receptionist - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an Information Desk Receptionist in the Greater Manchester Region. You will greet visitors, patients and vendors, provide directions, screen inquiries, and assist with patient transport while upholding HIPAA standards.

You will also manage EPIC system calls, create visitor badges, forward mail, and coordinate volunteer scheduling. Prior reception or hospitality experience in healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of reception/hospitality/public relations experience required.
• 3 years reception experience in healthcare desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greets hospital visitors, patients and vendors at the Information and Guest Services Desk with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Provide assistance and directions; screen and direct inquiries as needed.
• Assist with patient transport and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Access EPIC database, answer and transfer calls; relay information clearly.
• Create visitor badges with photo ID and manage incoming mail distribution.
• Communicate changes in the volunteer schedule to the coordinator and support Public Safety as needed.

Skills

Reception

Hospitality

Public relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse Educator.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Job Summary

The Information Desk Receptionist greets hospital visitors, patients and vendors at the Information and Guest Services Desk. Provides assistance and directions to anyone requiring such. Receives, advises and directs all persons requiring information pertinent to the Hospital, patients and personnel. Assists with patient transport. Strictly abides by resort/hospitality and Hospital Customer Service Initiative standards. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital information at all times.

• Welcomes visitors, patients, vendors and colleagues, screens their intent and destination; provides direction in an efficient, friendly and professional manner.
• Maintains strict HIPAA standards in accordance with HHC policies.
• Trains new volunteers and prioritize their service at the Information and Guest Services desk.
• Accesses EPIC database, answers and transfers telephone calls from the public, and has knowledge of TTY text telephones and accurately relay information.
• Create visitor badges with photo ID
• Receives and assists with the distribution of patient mail. Forwards mail of discharged patients to home address.
• Communicate needs and changes in the volunteer schedule with the coordinator.
• Monitors and reports to Public Safety staff of any guests who are creating a nuisance, pose potential hazard to themselves or others, or need the assistance of trained security personnel.
• Represents the Hospital in a professional manner, using courtesy and tact at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, vendors, colleagues, etc.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in reception, hospitality and/or public relations is required
• Three (3) years reception experience in a healthcare setting desirable

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.