Receptionist
UHS
Summary
A Receptionist cordially greets and receives hospital guests, ascertains their needs and appropriately directs visitors. They also operate the hospital switchboard in a professional manner and correctly routes calls. They perform admission registration process and a variety of clerical duties. This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence program.
Job description
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates the hospital switchboard and paging system functions in a professional, courteous, and effective manner directing all incoming calls to the appropriate person.
- Welcomes visitors to the hospital in a warm and helpful manner.
- Maintains visitor log, passes and adherence to established procedure.
- Performs admission procedures, demonstrating comprehension of admission forms.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent. This is a requirement.
- Effective oral communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse population.
- Ability to make independent, responsible decisions upholding hospital policy.
- Previous office/front desk experience or switchboard experience preferred.
- Must be comfortable working with psychiatric patients.
Hours for this position are Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Effective oral communication skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse population
- Ability to make independent, responsible decisions upholding hospital policy
- Must be comfortable working with psychiatric patients
- Previous office/front desk experience or switchboard experience preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Pet Insurance
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.