Receptionist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Receptionist to join our team at Duval Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves handling hospital telecommunication services and supporting patient and visitor communication in a fast-paced rehab setting.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work with healthcare staff. On-site hospital environment with flexible per diem scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hospital telecommunications 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.

Skills

Reception experience

Healthcare setting

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Job description

Receptionist - Per Diem - Jacksonville, Florida

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

Duval Regional Rehabilitation Hospital at Jacksonville is a modern, 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the greater Jacksonville area. The facility is dedicated to helping patients regain independence following serious illness or injury through individualized rehabilitation programs led by experienced clinical teams. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy supported by advanced medical oversight. Located in one of Florida’s fastest-growing healthcare markets, the hospital offers a collaborative care environment and serves as a vital step in the continuum of care for patients transitioning from acute hospitalization to home.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

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

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.