Receptionist (Pool)

Encompass Health; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Receptionist for a Pool/PRN position. This role involves managing communications at the front desk and supporting various hospital departments with clerical responsibilities. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to effectively manage office equipment, including the telephone switchboard.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of switchboard equipment preferred.
• Ability to use computer systems and complete data entry assignments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains internal and external communications through operation of the telephone switchboard and front desk.
• Supports other hospital departments by taking on clerical or general office related responsibilities as directed.

Skills

Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively

Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently without supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

General office equipment

Telephone switchboard

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Shift: Days, Evenings, and Weekends as needed (This is a Pool/PRN position)

Compensation: $ 18.00 per hour

The Receptionist maintains internal and external communications of hospital and community through the operation of the telephone switchboard and front desk reception and helps support other hospital departments by taking on clerical or general office related responsibilities as directed.

Job Code: 100221

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• N/A
  
  

Education, Training and Years of Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Working knowledge of switchboard equipment preferred
• Ability to use computer systems and complete data entry assignments preferred
• 10-key data entry method preferred
  
  

Machines, Equipment Used:

• General office equipment such as telephone switchboard, postage machine, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 10 pounds. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Ability to withstand prolonged sitting.
  
  

Compliance:

• Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
• Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
  
  

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
• Handicapped accessible.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.
  
  

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

• Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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