RECEPTIONIST

Universal Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401K with match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet Insurance

Benefits portal

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Full-Time Per Diem Weekend Receptionist to greet visitors, direct them, operate the switchboard, and handle admission procedures. This private psychiatric facility has 108 beds and serves children to adults, with a mission to provide compassionate care. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Prior office or switchboard experience is preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Effective oral communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions upholding hospital policy.
• Previous office/front desk or switchboard experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable working with psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct hospital guests in a courteous manner.
• Operate the hospital switchboard and route calls appropriately.
• Perform admission registration procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Office/front desk experience

Switchboard familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Per Diem Weekend Receptionist

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Full-Time Receptionist.

Visit us online at: https://forestviewhospital.com/

A Receptionist cordially greets and receives hospital guests, ascertains their needs and appropriately directs visitors. They also operate the hospital switchboard in a professional manner and correctly routes calls. They perform admission registration process and a variety of clerical duties. This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence program.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates the hospital switchboard and paging system functions in a professional, courteous, and effective mannerdirecting all incoming calls to theappropriate person.
• Welcomes visitors to the hospital in a warm and helpful manner. Maintains visitor log, passes and adherence to established procedure.
• Performs admission procedures, demonstrating comprehension of admission forms

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Receptionist Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent. This is a requirement.
• Effective oral communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse population.
• Ability to make independent, responsible decisions upholding hospital policy.
• Previous office/front desk experience or switchboard experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable working with psychiatric patients

Hours for this position are Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.