Receptionist PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals in onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Universal Health Services invites applications for a part-time Receptionist/Switchboard role at The Brook Hospital - Dupont in Louisville. You will greet visitors, answer calls, route staff, and support patient registration in a busy healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has prior medical receptionist experience and a high school Diploma or GED. Requires at least four shifts per month, including two weekend shifts, and offers onsite meals and growth opportunities within UHS.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist experience in a medical setting preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients for safety as they enter facility and log safety checks.
• Relay incoming and outgoing interoffice telephone calls and direct visitors.
• Manage keys, schedule hospital vehicle use, and enforce visitation policies.
• Perform clerical duties and support Patient Registration forms distribution.
• Handle patient belongings and cash securely and notify unit staff as needed.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

The Brook Hospital - Dupont is currently looking to add a PRN Receptionist to join our team.

Job Description

The Brook Hospitals prides itself upon the fact that our patients are referred directly to us by local professionals and organizations: physicians, psychologists, social workers, employee assistance professionals, community mental health centers, hospitals, schools, courts, social service agencies and managed care organizations. These direct referrals and our high patient and family satisfaction rates are a reflection of our effectiveness in treating mental illness and addictions.

Receptionist/Switchboard Operator is responsible for following duties:

• The Receptionist/Switchboard Operator is responsible for monitoring patients for safety as they enter facility
• Patients are monitored and safety checks are recorded on log
• Relays incoming and outgoing interoffice telephone calls
• Visually maintains a log of all patients waiting for safety purposes
• Makes every attempt to connect caller with appropriate staff member
• Keeps schedule of hospital vehicle use and key control
• Ensures hospital security by maintaining log of keys in use and their return
• Acts as Receptionist greeting and directing visitors and giving routine information
• Enforces visitation policies (i.e., number of visitors allowed per patient) Enforces hospital rules (i.e., no food in lobby or cafeteria, etc.)
• Announces emergency calls when appropriate (weather alerts and facility emergency codes)
• Accepts patient belongings as delivered to hospital from outside source per Unit rules
• Notifies unit staff of flowers, packages, clothing, newspapers, etc., and writes a receipt for belongings
• Prepares outgoing mail
• Works with Evaluation and Referral department to distribute Patient Registration forms
• Receives, secures, and monitors patient money and personal belongings stored at the Switchboard
• Distribute and record PRN keys and van keys to facility staff
• Performs clerical duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or CEO

Benefit Highlights:

• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Previous experience as a receptionist in a medical setting preferred.

High school diploma or GED is required for this position.

Job Requirements

This position is a part time, as needed position with requirements of a minimum of 4 shifts per month, two being on the weekend.

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.