Receptionist

Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time receptionist for a Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm shift. You will answer and direct all incoming calls, sign in visitors and patients, and coordinate with the Assessment team during intake and paperwork.

The role includes handling copies, mail, and upholding corporate compliance policies. As the only stand-alone psychiatric hospital in Central Kentucky, Ridge offers comprehensive behavioral health services and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years prior experience preferred; first shift requires two years.
• Excellent organization and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Records and routes telephone and in-person messages accurately, completely and promptly.
• Follows correct procedures if callers or visitors display potentially dangerous or disruptive behaviors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes response procedures and calls codes correctly when needed.

Skills

Phone skills

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time, 8am - 4pm

Answers and directs all incoming calls. Signs in and checks out all visitors, patients and guests. Communicates with Assessment when clients are here for an assessment, when they begin and complete paperwork. Makes required copies, as needed. Posts all outgoing mail. Sorts incoming mail. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Receptionist Opportunity

Full Time, 8am - 4pm

Answers and directs all incoming calls. Signs in and checks out all visitors, patients and guests. Communicates with Assessment when clients are here for an assessment, when they begin and complete paperwork. Makes required copies, as needed. Posts all outgoing mail. Sorts incoming mail. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Job Duties Include

• Records and routes telephone and in-person messages accurately, completely and promptly.
• Follows correct procedures if callers or visitors display threatening or other potentially dangerous or disruptive behaviors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s various emergency codes response procedures; calls codes on overhead speaker system correctly and audibly.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the USA, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D is required.

Experience

• One to two years prior experience preferred. The first shift receptionist must have two years of experience.

Other Skills

• Requires knowledge of general office and phone skills as well as excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• The ability to handle confidential information and to maintain a pleasant and congenial attitude at all times.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.