Job Description

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Responsibilities

One of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has an annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America\xe2\x80\x99s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees, and through its subsidiaries, operates more than 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin islands, and the United Kingdom.

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of PRN Weekend Receptionist. Located in Norfolk Virginia, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing , , and treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital is dedicated to providing high quality care to children, adolescents and their families. We provide quality care to children and adolescents in need, using quality, evidence based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is an 82-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Reporting to the Executive Assistant, the Receptionist provides professional communication support by operating the hospital telephone system for incoming calls, greeting, receiving and screening visitors, and performing other clerical duties as assigned. This highly visible position is the first member that guests and visitors interact within upon arrival at the hospital, and therefore must maintain a high level of communication and professionalism.

Key facts about this position schedule: * Primary schedule will be PRN Weekends

• WIll Serve as a floater for other receptionist
• Position works well for those interested in averaving 15-20 hours weekly

Additional duties and responsibilities include: * Greets all visitors and guests, and directs each to complete and comply with arrival and identification procedures, including documenting activity within visitor logs; announces guests and visors to the appropriate staff or unit by following visitor control policies.

• Operates the telephone system and maintains knowledge of overall facility systems and equipment.
• Answers incoming calls promptly, and responds to and directs/routes to appropriate entity, accordingly; utilizes paging equipment to contact facility personnel; assist with intra-facility communications by takin messages, locating staff, and relaying information.
• Fosters effective communication in the milieu consistent with therapeutic goals; fosters effective communication with staff members, and champions dialogue in addressing concerns.
• Serves as a role model for patients/residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors and demonstrates Service Excellence.
• Interprets facility and departmental policies and works cohesively with department in the attainment of organizational objectives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of paging systems, including switchboards and overhead communication systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism, when handling any and all matters of elevated importance.
• Demonstrated experience of 6 months or more providing receptionist and switchboard based services to guests; in a hospital setting preferred.
• High school diploma or its equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) preferred.
• Will be assigned to specific shift (weekend), but must have flexibility and ability to work alternating hours or shift, on rare occurrences. Will serve as a floater for other receptionist as needed.
• Must be able to handle multiple competing task, with minimum supervision, and take initiative on matters of revolving urgency.

BENEFITS:

UHS Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary \xe2\x80\x93 and more important, the unfettered opportunity for career advancement!!!
• Excellent benefits program \xe2\x80\x93 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term disability,
• UHS Retirement Savings Plan
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• The opportunity to work with an exceptional team!!

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services\' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services\' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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