Receptionist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending/Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Receptionist at Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. The role supports patient caregivers by handling telecommunication services and coordinating with visitors, staff, and families.

The position emphasizes strong computer skills, confidentiality, and teamwork to maintain smooth operations, patient safety, and positive patient experiences in a rehab setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of reception experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted.
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Strong 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

• Provide hospital telecommunication services using telephones, pagers, the paging system, radio, or computer to connect visitors, callers, staff, patients, and patients' families.
• Maintain records related to telecommunications (e.g., long distance phone calls, on-call employees, pages).
• Integrate the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.

Skills

Reception experience

Healthcare setting awareness

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Job description

Overview

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team - including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians - tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana

Located near Purdue University, Lafayette blends academic energy with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and easy access to parks, trails, and family-friendly events.

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

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 wellbeing.

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.