RECEPTIONIST - PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a PRN Receptionist for Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health in North Charleston, SC. The role requires creating a welcoming environment, facilitating communication, and providing clerical support at the front desk.

Qualified candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and preferably 1 year of experience with a multi-line phone system. BLS certification is required, and CPI certification is preferred. The position requires evening, night, and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with multi‑line phone system preferred.
• BLS certification is required; CPI certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer and respond to incoming telephone calls courteously.
• Manage and route incoming mail and courier deliveries.
• Greet and respond to visitors in a friendly manner.
• Assist visitors and patients to the correct location.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you friendly, organized, and great with people? Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral is looking for you! We are currently recruiting for a PRN Receptionist. Someone who can create a welcoming first impression while keeping our front desk running smoothly. If you enjoy a fast‑paced environment and being the go‑to person for guests and staff, this role is for you!

Position Summary

The Receptionist facilitates the flow of hospital communication; provides a customer‑friendly environment for customers and staff via telephone and face‑to‑face communication. Communicates department information and updates to receptionists and staff members providing coverage at the front desk.

Key Responsibilities

• Appropriately answers and responds to incoming telephone calls in a courteous and customer‑friendly manner
• Provides requested information or direction to callers
• Manages and routes incoming mail and carrier deliverables
• Greets and responds to visitors in a customer‑friendly manner
• Manages visitor sign‑in and gives visitors badges
• Directs and assists visitors and patients to the correct location or staff members as appropriate
• Manages patient items brought in by visitors
• Maintains documentation related to Needs Assessment and referral calls
• Provides clerical support to hospital as needed and assigned by department head
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Schedule

Evenings, Nights, and weekends

Location

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC. Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence: treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required
• Experience: 1 year experience with multi‑line phone system preferred
• Licensure/Competency: BLS is required; CPI is preferred

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.