Information Desk Specialist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking a part-time Information Desk Clerk to greet visitors and direct inquiries. You will answer phones, provide service information, and maintain visitor records while collaborating with departments to ensure accurate information.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years of customer service experience, and strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess general office and multitasking skills.
• Requires good listening and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of standard medical terminology.
• Ability to type 35 words per minute.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Enjoys working with the public and possesses a friendly, helpful attitude.

Responsibilities

• Answers and directs phone calls and walk-in inquiries to the appropriate personnel or department.
• Provides information about the organization's services, policies, and procedures to visitors.
• Maintains and updates records of visitors, inquiries, and complaints.
• Monitors and maintains the cleanliness and organization of the information desk area.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is provided to visitors.

Skills

General office skills

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Typing 35 wpm

Confidentiality

Public friendly attitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Part-time, Monday-Friday (4:00pm-9:30pm)

Overview

Schedule: Part-time, Monday-Friday (4:00pm-9:30pm)

Job Description Summary

Greets visitors, responding to inquires or problems and directing visitors to requested locations.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Answers and directs phone calls and walk-in inquiries to the appropriate personnel or department.


• Provides information about the organization's services, policies, and procedures to visitors.


• Maintains and updates records of visitors, inquiries, and complaints.


• Monitors and maintains the cleanliness and organization of the information desk area.


• Collaborates with other departments to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is provided to visitors.

Education Requirement

High school diploma, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

• Must possess general office and multitasking skills.


• Requires good listening and excellent interpersonal skills.


• Knowledge of standardmedical terminology.


• Ability to type 35 words per minute.


• Ability to maintain confidential information.


• Enjoys working with the public and possesses a friendly, helpful attitude.

Experience

Two years of customer service experience, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Interpreting Data

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

Talking on phone/in person Constantly (67-100%)

\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"