Responsibilities Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory care centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities.
The Brook offers two outstanding hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky, KMI & Dupont. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. The Brook Hospital will strive to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and will maintain its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.
The Brook Hospital - KMI is currently looking to add a PRN Receptionist with rotating weekend coverage to join our team.
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Qualifications Receptionist/Switchboard Operator is responsible for following duties: The Receptionist/Switchboard Operator is responsible for monitoring patients for safety as they enter facility Patients are monitored and safety checks are recorded on log Relays incoming and outgoing interoffice telephone calls Visually maintains a log of all patients waiting for safety purposes Makes every attempt to connect caller with appropriate staff member Keeps schedule of hospital vehicle use and key control Ensures hospital security by maintaining log of keys in use and their return Acts as Receptionist greeting and directing visitors and giving routine information Enforces visitation policies (i.e., number of visitors allowed per patient) Enforces hospital rules (i.e., no food in lobby or cafeteria, etc.) Announces emergency calls when appropriate (weather alerts and facility emergency codes) Accepts patient belongings as delivered to hospital from outside source per Unit rules Notifies unit staff of flowers, packages, clothing, newspapers, etc., and writes a receipt for belongings Prepares outgoing mail Works with Evaluation and Referral department to distribute Patient Registration forms Receives, secures, and monitors patient money and personal belongings stored at the Switchboard Distribute and record PRN keys and van keys to facility staff Performs clerical duties as assigned Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or CEO
