RECEPTIONIST

Universal Health Services; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a friendly receptionist for Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. You will handle front-desk duties, greet visitors, answer calls, route inquiries, and support daily clerical tasks in a healthcare setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma, 1–2 years of office experience (2 years for first shift), strong communication, confidentiality, neat handwriting, and a professional, courteous attitude to ensure a welcoming environment for

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One to two years prior experience preferred; first shift receptionist must have two years.
• Knowledge of general office and phone skills with strong organization and communication.
• Must have neat handwriting.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain a pleasant, congenial attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receives phone calls and routes inquiries to the appropriate authority.
• Greets visitors in a professional manner.
• Communicates emergencies and alerts proper authorities when needed.
• Coordinates visitation and maintains confidentiality statements and sign-in logs.
• Maintains petty cash for change; sells employee meal tickets.
• Records receipts of checks/money orders and coordinates with Business Office.
• Keeps lobby area neat and orderly; performs clerical tasks and typing.
• Maintains hospital inservice logs; adheres to safety policies and attends trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General office skills

Phone skills

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

About Rivendell Behavioral Hospital

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital is in the heart of Bowling Green, KY on a 49 acre campus. At Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital, children who are in crisis receive psychiatric care. Teens suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or suicide can learn new ways to cope. Teens and adults suffering from chemical dependency and substance abuse can get help. Senior adults in need of psychiatric treatment for early onset of dementia, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide and behavioral problems are treated in a positive, secure and compassionate environment.

Position Summary

Performs Receptionist duties and clerical duties as assigned. Coordinates all communication in the facility.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives phone calls and handles all inquiries and routes them to the appropriate authority.
• Greets visitors and guests in an appropriate, professional manner.
• Communicates emergency situation in the facility and alerts proper authorities if necessary.
• Coordinates visitation by having visitors sign confidentiality statements, giving them name badges, logging their names in the visitors’ book, having them escorted by hospital personnel, and checking them out (in the visitors’ book) at closing times.
• Maintains the petty cash fund for change purposes.
• Sells employee meal tickets.
• Stamps all mail with proper date.
• Records receipts of checks/money orders received in the mail or by express mail and contacts proper person in Business Office to pick up these checks/money orders daily.
• Maintains a neat, clean, orderly appearance in the lobby/receptionist area.
• Performs clerical duties and typing as required.
• Maintains hospital inservice logs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Will adhere to all safety policies and safe work practice.
• Will attend hospital safety trainings.
• Will adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Will report all accidents immediately.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Training and Experience: One to two years prior experience preferred. The first shift receptionist must have two years experience.

Knowledge Required: Requires knowledge of general office and phone skills as well as excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills. Must have neat handwriting. The ability to handle confidential information and to maintain a pleasant and congenial attitude at all times.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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