Receptionist

Responsibilities

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Receptionist.

The Receptionist cordially greets and receives hospital guests, ascertains their needs and appropriately directs visitors. Operates the hospital switchboard in a professional manner and correctly routes calls. Performs admission registration process and a variety of clerical duties. Complies with attendance and punctuality policy. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Schedule : Days every other weekend 7 : 00am-3 : 00pm

Essential Job 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. Maintain visitor log, passes and adherence to established procedure.
• Protects confidentiality of hospital information and hospitalized patients information, strictly adheres to privacy and patient rights procedures.
• Performs admission procedures, demonstrating comprehension of admission forms and facility to answer patient / visitor questions regarding the process.
• Accurately performs clerical including entering data and managing reports.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Comply with hospital policy regarding handling patient valuables and cash drawer.
• Accept payment and give receipts for hospital cafeteria tickets.
• Complies with Hospital policy and departmental policies on attendance and punctuality.
• Assists with COVID-19 protocols including screening of visitors and staff and additional cleaning requirements for the front lobby and assessment rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights :

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements :

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