Receptionist

Life Care Centers of America; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking a Receptionist to handle clerical tasks and greet visitors and callers in a friendly, professional manner, in line with Life Care standards.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with Word, Excel and email, maintain confidentiality, follow policies, support patient rights and safety, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Secretarial training or 6 months clerical experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and email required.
• Ability to follow policies and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and callers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Operate the facility phone and paging system efficiently.
• Provide clerical support and maintain records with accuracy.
• Support patient rights, safety and sanitation as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors.
• Follow Life Care’s Code of Conduct and compliance training.

Skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial science program OR6 months clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Position Summary

The Receptionist efficiently performs clerical support and serves as the facility’s first greeter for all visitors in person as well as via phone in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Successfully completed a secretarial science program from accredited college or university OR have a minimum of six (6) months experience in a clerical role

Specific Job Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Service as the first point of contact for guests and visitors in person as well as via phone in a friendly and professional manner
• Effectively operate the facility phone and paging system
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer