Receptionist

Valor-Hospice; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor-Hospice is seeking an administrative assistant to support clerical tasks, manage the communications system, and assist with admissions and new hire packets. The role emphasizes excellent phone skills, confidentiality, and compassionate patient interaction.

Experience in a general office setting is preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent. College preferred. On-site Fort Worth, Texas location with reliable transportation expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; college preferred.
• At least 1 year general office experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communications system (mail, pagers, phone) and answer incoming calls.
• Provide clerical support including packets, forms, filing, copying, and data entry.
• Operate multi-line phone system and maintain confidentiality.
• Promote Hospice philosophy and maintain professional image with patients and families.
• Coordinate communications with staff and health care providers.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Phone skills

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Phone system

Job description

Facilitates the communications system which may include: mail distribution, pagers, phone system, memos, answersincoming calls, documents, and disseminates appropriate messages.Provides clerical support which may include preparation of admission, orientation, and new hire packets; monitoringand ordering office supplies and forms; typing, special projects, filing, and copying.Competently handle multi-line phone system. Demonstrates understanding of system features.Promotes the Hospice philosophy and mission by presenting a positive image to patients, families, physicians, andcommunity agencies. Uses effective customer service skills when directing calls and assisting others.Provides computer support and data entry.Promotes effective communication to patient, families, team members, and other health care professionals, andmaintains confidentiality.Performs other duties as required.Education: High School Graduate (College preferred).Experience: One (1) year general office experience.Skills: Excellent computer skills required; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge of medicalterminology preferred. Excellent phone skills.Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance