Front Desk Receptionist (Per Diem)

Per Diem Receptionist Opportunity at Sierra Vista Hospital

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a per diem receptionist for the communications department. We are looking for a candidate with clinical behavioral health and acute care experience. If you are passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory 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.

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral, and addiction problems.

Position Summary

The receptionist is responsible for greeting and assisting all visitors, answering the switchboard, preparing and coding daily receivables, maintaining the facility census book, documenting incoming deliveries, processing incoming and outgoing mail, and providing clerical support as requested. In addition, the receptionist prepares weekday deposits, prepares monthly statements for mailing, assists with various clerical duties and projects as assigned, and may assist with completing appropriate paperwork for new admissions during after-hours shifts if assigned.

Qualifications

Education : High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience : Prefer two (2) years experience on a multi-line telephone switchboard, preferably in a healthcare environment and any combination of education, training, or experience in a hospital environment.

Additional Requirements : May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

Sierra Vista Offers

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Education assistance

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a Great Place to Work?

Dynamic people

Team-oriented environment

Opportunity for advancement

Great training program for new grads!

Rewarding career opportunities

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.