Receptionist | Singing River Medical Clinic - Ocean Springs

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Receptionist for their Ocean Springs location. The successful candidate will handle patient intake, answer calls, and manage appointments within a busy healthcare environment.

This role requires a high school diploma and experience in clerical roles is preferred. De-escalation training is necessary within 90 days. Customer service skills and proficiency in office technology are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a clerical or secretarial role in a healthcare-related setting preferred.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assist patients and visitors.
• Answer telephone calls and organize appointments.
• Facilitate patient care in a professional manner.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Clerical skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Standard office equipment

Job description

Job Overview

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Schedule & Location

Shift: Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday, Sunday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Location: Singing River Medical Clinics - Ocean Springs

Position Overview

The Receptionist receives and assists patients and visitors, answers telephone calls, and organizes appointments. He/She helps to facilitate patient care by carrying out the Receptionist responsibilities in a professional, efficient, and accurate manner.

Educational Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Licensing

N/A

Certifications

Must have de‑escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de‑escalation training.

Experience

Experience working in a clerical or secretarial role in a healthcare‑related setting preferred.

Reporting

Reports to: Practice Administrator.

Supervises: None.

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.