The Receptionist Clerk serves as the front line to receive and greet patients and visitors for the Nursing Unit. The Receptionist Clerk answers calls made to the nursing department and answers questions or forwards to appropriate area if unable to answer inquiry. Receive mail and distribute to appropriate personnel for processing. Assists nursing staff with data entry as needed.
Interacts with unit staff patients physicians families visitors management ancillary departments and the general public. Maintains patient staff and customer confidentiality. Work is performed in patient care environment and is often fast-paced requiring use of prioritization skills. Prolonged periods of sitting visualizing computer screen and using keyboard. May be required to work at multiple Carilion facilities.
Education: High School graduate or GED
Experience: One year of previous receptionist experience preferred.
Licensure certification and/or registration: None Required
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication and team-working skills required. Must be organized and self-motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Must be able to meet essential job functions of position.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
JAMIE RATLIFFRecruiter Email:
For more information contact the HR Service Center at 1-.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Carilion Clinic is a not–for–profit health care organization based in Roanoke, Va. Through our comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services, we work together to provide quality care