RECEPTIONIST-PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Atlanta is seeking a Behavioral Health Receptionist / Switchboard Operator to work PRN on weekends and some evenings. Responsibilities include answering calls and providing a positive customer experience. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and prior hospital experience is preferred. Join our team to contribute to compassionate care in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous hospital switchboard experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and face-to-face inquiries promptly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospital emergency codes.
• Provide routine hospital-related information to callers.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Customer service

Knowledge of hospital procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Peachford Hospital

Peachford Hospital is the Southeast’s premiere behavioral health and addictive disease treatment facility and has been providing compassionate care to children, adolescents, adults and seniors since 1973. Located in the beautiful Dunwoody neighborhood of Atlanta, Peachford offers inpatient acute care, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Receptionist / Switchboard Operator is required to work PRN (On-Call) on weekends and some evenings during the week at the front desk of a busy hospital. The role involves a positive, responsive environment for receiving internal and external customers via telephone and face‑to‑face. The Receptionist is the first person many guests encounter and is responsible for setting a positive first impression as well as managing a high volume of calls and visitors while remaining positive and pleasant.

What You Will Do

Receptionists are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

• Answer and respond to telephone and face‑to‑face inquiries promptly and in a pleasant, courteous and clear manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospital emergency code response procedures.
• Provide routine hospital‑related information to callers and visitors.
• Maintain a safe and secure lobby area.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required and previous hospital switchboard experience is preferred.

Application Process

After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our recruiting team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, someone will give you a call. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.

Contact Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peachford-behavioral-health

Website: https://peachford.com

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