Job Type
Full-time
Description
Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, organized, and customer-focused Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for patients, families, referral sources, and community partners contacting our organization. This position is responsible for operating the organization's multi-line telephone system, directing calls, providing administrative support, and assisting with communication and technology-related tasks to support daily operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Telephone & Communications
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls in a professional, courteous, and compassionate manner.
- Route urgent clinical calls promptly to the appropriate staff.
- Take accurate messages and ensure timely delivery.
- Monitor and distribute voicemail messages.
- Maintain the organization's telephone directory.
VoIP Phone System
- Maintain the organization's VoIP phone portal.
- Add, modify, and remove users and extensions.
- Update voicemail greetings, call routing, and auto attendants.
- Generate call activity reports as requested.
- Coordinate with the telecommunications vendor regarding routine service issues.
Technology Support
- Assist with deployment of staff iPhones, iPads, and other mobile devices.
- Maintain inventory of organizational mobile devices and accessories.
- Coordinate technology setup for new employees.
- Recover and document equipment from departing employees.
- Serve as a liaison with the organization's IT vendor for routine technology requests.
Administrative Support
- Process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Process incoming faxes and distribute documents appropriately.
- Scan and electronically file documents.
- Maintain office supply inventory and place supply orders.
- Assist with preparation of business cards, staff directories, and other administrative materials.
- Maintain office forms and departmental contact lists.
- Provide general administrative support to departments as assigned.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
- Minimum of two years of receptionist, customer service, or administrative experience; healthcare experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn healthcare software and communication systems.
- Experience with multi-line telephone systems or VoIP systems preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and telephone work.
Salary Description
$19-$23