Receptionist-PRN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Toledo, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HDHP options

401K with employer matching

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance & disability

Wellness program

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Rehab Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo is seeking a PRN Receptionist to welcome patients, families, and visitors and to support admissions, telecommunications, and insurance verification in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will handle calls, coordinate with clinical staff, maintain confidentiality, and ensure accurate registration and billing while upholding HIPAA and hospital guiding principles.

Qualifications

• One year of reception experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Insurance verification experience preferred.
• Prior authorization experience preferred.
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, visitors, and vendors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer calls and direct callers appropriately.
• Provide telecommunications services using phones, paging systems, radios, and other tools.
• Facilitate patient flow from referral through admission in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Verify demographic and financial information for patient registration and billing.
• Verify insurance benefits and eligibility as needed.
• Assist with obtaining and tracking prior authorizations when applicable.
• Enter charges into appropriate systems.
• Maintain records related to hospital telecommunications and on-call schedules.

Skills

Reception experience

Insurance verification

Prior authorization

Customer service

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

Receptionist; Toledo, OH

PRN ReceptionisRehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio-Toledo, OH

Join Our Team

Rehab Hospital of Northwest Ohio is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients reclaim their lives following serious injuries and illnesses. We provide intensive rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple traumas, orthopedic conditions, and other medically complex diagnoses.

Our interdisciplinary team of board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), nurses, therapists, and healthcare professionals work together to deliver personalized treatment plans focused on restoring independence, mobility, communication, and activities of daily living. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym, advanced technology, and a compassionate approach to patient care, we are committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for every patient we serve.

If you enjoy providing outstanding customer service in a fast-paced healthcare environment and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we invite you to apply.

Position Summary

The PRN Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for patients, families, visitors, referral sources, and hospital staff. This position plays a vital role in creating a welcoming environment while supporting the admissions process, telecommunications, insurance verification, and other administrative functions to ensure excellent patient service.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• One year of reception experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Insurance verification experience preferred.
• Prior authorization experience preferred.
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates general computer proficiency including data entry, word processing, email, and electronic record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact by greeting patients, visitors, and vendors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct callers appropriately.
• Provide hospital telecommunications services utilizing telephones, paging systems, radios, and other communication tools.
• Facilitate patient flow from referral through admission in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Obtain and verify demographic and financial information to ensure accurate patient registration and billing.
• Verify insurance benefits and eligibility as needed.
• Assist with obtaining and tracking prior authorizations when applicable.
• Validate and enter charges into appropriate systems.
• Maintain records related to hospital telecommunications, on-call schedules, paging, and other communication activities.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining effective communication and exceptional customer service.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with all hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Support the hospital's mission, values, and Guiding Principles through daily interactions with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support hospital operations.

Why Join Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio?

At Rehab Hospital of Northwest Ohio, every team member plays an important role in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities to grow professionally, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Schedule:

Per Diem (9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

We are seeking a Receptionist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insuranceShort-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills

• One year of reception experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing hospital telecommunication services through the use of telephones, pagers, the paging system, radio, or computer to connect communication between visitors, callers, staff, patients, and patients' families. May maintain records related to telecommunications (e.g., long distance phone calls, on‑call employees, pages). Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.