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 cont 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 Benefit Highlights: Free meals in our onsite cafeteria Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.