What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Encompass Health?
Job Code : 100221
Qualifications
License or Certification :
N / A
Education, Training and Years of Experience :
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Working knowledge of switchboard equipment preferred
- Ability to use computer systems and complete data entry assignments preferred
- 10-key data entry method preferred
Machines, Equipment Used :
General office equipment such as telephone switchboard, postage machine, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements :
- Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds and ability push / pull a minimum of 10 pounds. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and / or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
- Ability to withstand prolonged sitting.
Compliance :
- Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
- Maintains current licensure and / or certifications, if applicable.
Skills and Abilities :
- Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions :
- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
- Handicapped accessible.
- May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards :
- Meets established attendance standards.
- Adheres to hospital / department dress code including wearing ID badge.
- May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
- May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts.
- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Last updated : 2024-03-24