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Receptionist

2/7/2026

The Receptionist greets patients and visitors, responds to inquiries, and directs individuals to appropriate areas. Additionally, they provide clerical support and maintain confidentiality of facility-related information.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence. To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
About the Role
Responsibilities

The Receptionist greets patients, family members, and visitors, and responds to telephone inquiries in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner at all times.  Assists or directs patients/family members or visitors to appropriate area based on needs.  Provides clerical support to management team as needed.  Handles multiple priorities within appropriate task deadlines.  Maintains confidentiality of all facility-related information.

Shift: Monday - Friday 7am-3pm, additional shifts as needed

 

Requirements:

  • Required to be at least 21 years of age
  • Required to have a High School Diploma or GED Certification
  • Successfully complete a drug test
  • Successfully pass national background check

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility):

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a 56-bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services. Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth. At Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany, we offer an adult inpatient program that specializes in depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and other mood disorders. The adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of 18 with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function.

For more information, please visit us at www.cedarridgebhs.com

 


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • College degree or some college courses in business or healthcare field preferred
  • One (1) to two (2) years of clerical/administrative office experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting  
  • Basic computer skills, required
  • Excellent customer service and strong organizational skills
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Successfully complete a drug test
  • Successfully pass national background check

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

 

 


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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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. www.uhs.com

 

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

 

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.

 

Key Skills
Customer ServiceOrganizational SkillsClerical SupportConfidentialityBasic Computer SkillsEmpathyCompassionReliability
Categories
HealthcareCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative
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