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Welcome Desk Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Memphis Light Health (MLH) is a well-established healthcare provider serving Memphis and the Mid-South region for over a century. With a reputation for excellence in patient care, MLH has grown to become one of the largest medical centers in the South. The organization is dedicated to fostering a supportive, talent-rich environment where associates can develop their careers while making meaningful contributions to the community's health and well-being. MLH upholds a culture defined by the Power of One philosophy, which emphasizes unity, commitment to service, and a shared purpose of caring for others. The workplace culture values family, teamwork, and the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Customer service experience 0-1 years
  • No formal education required
  • Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with others
  • Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects
  • Above average human relations skills
  • Ability to operate word processing, spreadsheet programs and office equipment
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
  • Good balance and coordination
  • Ability to perform physical demands including climbing, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
  • Professional uniform attire required

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with others, including knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition
  • Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow
  • Above average human relations skills in problem solving and interpersonal contacts
  • Ability to operate word processing, spreadsheet programs and standard office equipment
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations as would be acquired through completion of high school

Job Duties

  • Receives, greets and provides needed information and assistance to all visitors and contacts at the welcome desks
  • Provides all needed information to contacts including way finding, general hospital information, physical escorts, locating patient transport equipment, listening to understand needs and general customer problem solving
  • Answers questions, shares information and directs guests to appropriate area
  • Provides information such as handouts, maps, hotel accommodations, restaurants, newsletters and activity schedules
  • Performs general clerical duties and customer support tasks such as light typing and filing duties, assisting with general mail, maintaining inventory for work area supplies
  • Distributes tokens and other items related to hospital events and activities
  • Answers and receives incoming telephone calls and assists insurance companies with current patient status of in-house or discharged patients without including a discharge date
  • Stays current with hospital and campus information to best assist customers
  • Utilizes computer and software programs to execute job functions
  • Enters and retrieves information from computer system accurately and timely
  • Performs visitor screening and operates visitor badging system
  • Performs other job functions as assigned or requested

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Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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