Receptionist-Temporary

Oceans Healthcare; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Longview is seeking a receptionist for a temporary position to provide general front-desk support. You will handle the switchboard, assist with clerical tasks, and serve patients and staff with a courteous, professional demeanor.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory standards while managing multiple tasks in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year receptionist experience.
• Computer literacy required.
• Read and write proficiently.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Answer switchboard and perform clerical tasks as needed by admin staff.
• Answer phones with proper etiquette and operate the switchboard.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and solve problems.
• Show commitment to customers and the organization.
• Deal with stress and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Reading & writing

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Switchboard operations

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Longview, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Receptionist provides general reception and clerical support services for the facility in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner. This is accomplished according to Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, Oceans' mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement standards.

• Temporary Position

Essential Functions:

• Answering switchboard and assists in other clerical tasks as needed by administrative personnel.
• Answers phones with appropriate etiquette and operates switchboard with timeliness.
• Displays a willingness to help others; displays self-direction by actually seeking solutions to problems.
• Displays commitment to customers and organization.
• Deals constructively with stress; takes direction well, accepts constructive criticism, and responds accordingly.
• Uses appropriate customer etiquette.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred. 1 year experience working as a general receptionist. Experience with computers required. Must be able to read, to write and to follow verbal and written instruction. Must work well with diverse populations. Must utilize age, disability, and cultural specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients. Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients and hold a high sense of personal integrity. Must be able to work under close supervision. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program. Subject to many interruptions. Pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.