Receptionist

Lifepoint Health Careers; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Receptionist to provide essential front-desk support. The role emphasizes welcoming patients, answering calls, scheduling, and coordinating clerical tasks to maintain efficient operations and a positive patient experience.

The position requires a High School Diploma (Associates preferred) and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Provides admin support and receptionist duties
• Greet visitors and coordinate with patients and staff
• Experience with filing, data entry, and basic records

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support and customer service.
• Prepares reports and handles mail, filing, data entry.
• Greets visitors and directs calls.
• Coordinates meetings and schedules.
• Manages office supplies and records requests.
• Attends staff meetings and supports policies.
• Handles basic accounting functions like deposits.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stressful environments

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Your experience matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Receptionist, joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Receptionist who excels in this role:

• Provides administrative support, performs as a receptionist, as well as clerical and customer service functions, as well as non-technical duties in Practices or Departments.
• Prepares statistical reports and performs clerical functions such as preparing and sending outgoing mail, distributing incoming mail, maintaining filing systems, entering data and maintaining databases, typing documents and correspondence, photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
• Greets visitors and communicates with patients, providers, and other offices, departments, or facilities.
• Places, answers, and directs phone calls and distributes messages.
• Organizes, coordinates, and schedules meetings and appointments.
• Keeps office area neat and tidy and monitors and orders office supplies.
• Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
• Coordinates workflow and complies records of office activities.
• Controls basic accounting functions such as checking invoices, making deposits, and managing petty cash, in offices or departments where payments are made or collected.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.
• Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.
• Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.
• Accepts all call schedule as directed.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred; Associates Degree Preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in stressful environments and take appropriate action.

Schedule

Full-time

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.