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Tanner Health
Receptionist - Assessment (Days)
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What they do
A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.
$32,453 / year median in Georgia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Responsible for greeting patients and their families and all other customers. Answers phones and schedules appointments as needed. Able to multi-task while maintaining a high level of customer service and accuracy. Assists patients with questions and requests and communicates proactively with patients on wait times and other patient flow issues as necessary. Education High School Diploma or GED Qualifications Ability to multi-task. Ability to organize, analyze, and prioritize work. Ability to work closely with others and function as a team member. Business like appearance. Data entry experience preferred. Detail oriented. Exhibits exceptional communication skills. Previous duties with high public contact are desired.
Requirements:
Area of Responsibilities Customer Service- Provides assistance and information in a kind, courteous manner to patients and visitors.
- Maintains a current knowledge of Willowbrooke at Tanner Inpatient as well as partial and outpatient process and procedures; Maintains a high level of expertise in admissions, rules and regulations by reading and studying all applicable bulletins, newsletters, etc.
- Maintains working knowledge of equipment and removes faulty equipment from use as necessary. Participates in safety programs Teamwork
- Works well with others and functions as a team player; Offers ideas and solutions for issues that affect the team and work area; Stocking and ordering of supplies as needed; Maintains patient care areas; Participates in the training and skills development of new front office employees; Assists in other areas of the office as necessary Compliance Statement Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program.
NONE REQUIRED
Supervision Performs no supervisory duties. Definitions Responsible for greeting patients and their families and all other customers. Able to multi-task while maintaining a high level of customer service and accuracy. Assists patients with questions and requests and communicates proactively with patients on wait times and other patient flow issues as necessary. Contact With Others Appreciable contacts as regular part of the job with others outside of the department or organization. Requires discretion and tact to give or get specialized information to perform duties of job. Effect Of Error Probable error usually detected in succeeding operations and generally confined to a single department or phase of organization activities. Practically all work is subject to verification or check. Occasional work with some confidential data where the effect of any disclosure would be negligible or where the full import is not apparent in the routines performed. Supervisory Responsibility Occasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in performance of task Mental Demands Assignment requires planning and arranging own work to reach definite objectives. Applies knowledge of a specific field using several varied procedures or techniques. Solves non-routine technical, treatment, or operational problems under general guides Physical Effort Minor physical effort- Job requires person to stand and/or walk frequently.
- (About 50% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk.
- pinching with fingers, etc. Hearing Visual Speaking Handling
- seizing, holding, grasping Frequently (at least 3 times a week) Feeling (Touch)
- determining temperature, texture, by touching Color Vision Walking Occasionally (at least once a month) Bending Reaching
- above shoulder Reaching
- below shoulder Standing Balancing Running
- In response To an emergency Lifting up To 25 lbs. Carrying Smelling Pushing/Pulling
- up To 25 lbs.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance