Weekend Receptionist

About the role

The weekend receptionist works part-time greeting visitors, checking them in, and communicating their presence to the appropriate staff. Performs administrative tasks or organization of patient charts at desk between calls and visitors. A probationary period of 90 days is required. Expected to give a minimum of two (2) weeks notice prior to voluntary resignation.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls within three (3) rings and directs call appropriately in a professional and courte manner.
• Utilizes paging system in a professional and courteous manner.
• Greets and assists all visitors, patients, and vendors ensuring visitors sign in on the Visitor Sign-In Sheet.
• Assists the various units with coordination of visitors, paging, and administrative tasks where necessary.
• Codes and inputs daily charges accurately and performs filing duties or chart organization as needed.
• Files paperwork in patient files in a prompt and accurate manner.

Working Conditions

• Duties require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and some lifting.
• Position involves both working independently and working with others.
• Rarely exposed to hazardous/infectious material, including risk of exposure to communicable disease.

Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent (documentation of completion is required).
• Must be in good mental health and physical condition and willing to work with psychiatric patients and families.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and be reliable as hours are on weekends.
• Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste on a rare basis.
• Ability to lift and carry up to thirty (30) pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to communicate verbally, see well enough to read written material, and discern a variety of odors continuously.