Receptionist

Ernest Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with quarterly events

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Ernest Health- Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Receptionist to join our team of patient caregivers in a full-time role. The position supports hospital communications, front desk operations, and patient/visitor assistance within a care-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of reception experience in a healthcare setting and demonstrates solid computer, organizational, and communication skills while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• One year of reception experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital telecommunications via telephone, paging, radio, and computer to connect visitors, callers, staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain records related to telecommunications (e.g., long distance calls, on-call employees, pages).

Skills

Reception experience

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Job description

Overview

Receptionist - Full Time - Bakersfield, CA

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab hospital offering comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients in the Central Valley.

We specialize in helping individuals bounce back from life-altering health events such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.

Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of therapies – physical, occupational, speech, and more – utilizing advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing.

At Central California Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive care in a comfortable, encouraging environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited and honored among the nation’s top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and proudly serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community.

Bakersfield is an affordable Central California city with a growing economy and welcoming neighborhoods. Enjoy access to national parks, live music, and local eateries while benefiting from a lower cost of living compared to other parts of the state.

We are seeking a Receptionist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• One year of reception experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing hospital telecommunication services through the use of telephones, pagers, the paging system, radio, or computer to connect communication between visitors, callers, staff, patients, and patients' families. May maintain records related to telecommunications (e.g., long distance phone calls, on-call employees, pages). Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $23.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $27.49/Hr.