Receptionist, Healthcare

Overview

Department: IRCAD - Administration

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Variable - includes evenings and weekends

Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30

• Greets visitors, determines nature of visits and directs visitors to appropriate persons.
• Processes all incoming calls in a pleasant and proficient manner.
• Operates overhead and pocket pager paging systems, emergency hotlines and alarm devices.
• Provides directions and information to patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Performs clerical duties such as word processing assignments, copying, filing and creating announcements.
• Monitors office supply inventory and requests needed inventory from purchasing. Receives inventory and ensures the proper stocking, placement and security of received items.

• None Required.

• High School Graduate.

• No experience required.

• Demonstrated ability to operate basic office equipment and the ability to organize multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate using the internet (i.e. Lotus Notes or a similar program).
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to obtain transportation to attend to the daily schedule and other agency business in a timely manner.
• Must be capable of the manual dexterity required to use and operate a computer, telephone, copy machine, writing implements and other varied office equipment.
• Must have the physical stamina to move about in confined spaces and to attend to the essential functions of the position over a period of three or more hours without complete rest.
• Will be required to sit a greater portion of each workday and stand, walk, squat, and bend at various times throughout the day.
• May be responsible to move, lift or support up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to concentrate on minute detail with occasional interruptions and remember multiple tasks and functions over a period that extends from minutes to hours and frequently weeks at a time.
• Must be able to speak clearly and hear to communicate with people in person or over the telephone.
• Must have accurate vision to read department paperwork and computer screens.
• Subject to temperature fluctuations during occasional agency travel.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals is rare.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
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