Receptionist (Healthcare)

KPC Promise Hospital of BATON ROUGE:  Receives all incoming calls and transfers them to the appropriate area. Takes messages or transfers calls to voice mail for the employees that are not available, directs visitors and family members to appropriate areas, as well as other assigned duties from Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. One year of experience in a similar position, customer service

3. Excellent organizational, communication and judgment skills a must

4. Good written and verbal skills

5. Computer literacy and adaptability required

6. Must be able to read, write and speak English

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Walking - up to 25% Standing - up to 25% Kneeling – up to 10%

Sitting - up to 90% Pushing – up to 5% Bending – up to 25%

Squatting – up to 10% Pulling – up to 5% Reaching – up to 25%

Lifting – up to 10lbs Wrist/Finger Movements – up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Low

EXPOSURE RISK: Category III - Jobs in which required tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, scanner, printer, calculator and other standard office equipment.