Receptionist - Fort Wayne , IN

Heart to Heart Hospice; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Receptionist to provide clerical support, manage communications, and coordinate documentation for our patient-centered team. This role emphasizes confidentiality and professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

The position requires a high school diploma (college preferred), office experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and a valid Indiana driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; college preferred.
• At least one year of general office experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License with reliable transportation and ongoing auto liability insurance.
• Excellent phone skills, computer skills, interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support including admission, orientation and new hire packets; monitor and order office supplies and forms, typing, filing and copying.
• Facilitate the communications system: mail distribution, pagers, phone system, memos, messages.
• Promote effective communication to patient/family, team members and other health care professionals; maintain confidentiality.
• Handle multi-line phone system and understand system features.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Perform other duties as required; ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma

College preferred

Job description

You can Make A Difference in the lives of others! At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.

Receptionist

What You Must Have

• High school graduate, college preferred
• At least one year general office experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Current State Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
• Excellent phone skills, computer skills, interpersonal and organizational skills

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do

• Provide clerical support which may include preparation of admission, orientation and new hire packets; monitoring and ordering office supplies and forms, typing, special projects, filing and copying.
• Facilitate the communications system which may include: mail distribution, pagers, phone system, memo's, answers incoming calls, documents and disseminates appropriate messages.
• Promote effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals and maintain confidentiality.
• Competently handle multi-line phone system and demonstrate understanding of system features.
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.