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Receptionist

LifePoint Health, Somerset, KY, United States


Job Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose.

Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
And much more...
Position Summary

The Receptionist provides administrative support and performs receptionist, clerical, and customer service functions, as well as non-technical duties within assigned practices or departments.

Reports To:

Office Manager, Supervisor, or Department Director
FLSA Status:

Non-exempt
Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to function effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Essential Functions

Prepares statistical reports and performs clerical functions such as preparing and sending outgoing mail, distributing incoming mail, maintaining filing systems, entering data, and maintaining databases
Types documents and correspondence; performs photocopying, scanning, and faxing
Greets visitors and communicates with patients, providers, and other offices, departments, or facilities
Places, answers, and directs phone calls and distributes messages
Organizes, coordinates, and schedules meetings and appointments
Maintains a neat and organized office area; monitors and orders office supplies
Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests
Coordinates workflow and compiles records of office activities
Performs basic accounting functions such as checking invoices, making deposits, and managing petty cash (as applicable)
Non-Essential Functions

Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, and contractors
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned
Adheres to and supports policies and procedures
Works scheduled shifts, including overtime when necessary
Accepts call schedules as directed
Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance with dress code
Performs other duties as assigned
Physical and Mental Demands

Ability to work in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment
Requires attention to detail, multitasking, and organizational skills
Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Associate's Degree preferred

EEOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.