RECEPTIONIST- PRN
UHS
Summary
Directs incoming telephone calls through the switchboard. Assists and directs visitors and patients in the lobby. Maintains pleasant and courteous manner in the lobby. Assists other administrative departments as needed with computer tasks, etc.
Job description
Job Description
Directs incoming telephone calls through the switchboard. Assists and directs visitors and patients in the lobby. Maintains pleasant and courteous manner in the lobby. Assists other administrative departments as needed with computer tasks, etc.
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
Education
High School Graduate. Business degree preferred.
Experience
Prior experience as receptionist or telephone operator preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of switchboard, computer skills including MS Office.
Supervision
Supervision Exercised: None. Supervision Received: Communications Coordinator.
General Working Environment
General interaction with the public in the lobby area and continuous telephone operation. Some risk involved in the event of the presence of an aggressive patient.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for extended periods of time, using a computer display station for an extended period of time. The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified to perform the primary functions.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Business degree preferred
- Prior experience as receptionist or telephone operator preferred
- Knowledge of switchboard
- Computer skills including MS Office
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Free Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.