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Front Desk Receptionist

Harris Health System

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    Community Health Choice (HMO D-SNP), a Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs plan for people with both Medicare and Medicaid that combines Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, and Medicaid benefits with additional health benefits like dental, vision, transportation, and more. Through its network of more than 10,000 providers and 94 hospitals, Community serves over 400,000 Members with the following programs: ' Medicaid State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) program for low-income children and pregnant women.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1966
    Websitehttps://www.harrishealth.org/en/pages/home.aspx

    Description

    Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) is a non-profit managed care organization (MCO), licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Through its network of more than 10,000 providers and 94 hospitals, Community serves over 400,000 Members with the following programs:

    ' Medicaid State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) program for low-income children and pregnant women

    ' Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the children of low-income parents, which includes CHIP Perinatal benefits for unborn children of pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid STAR

    ' Health Insurance Marketplace Plans that offer individual health coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, prescription drugs, and hospitalization available to all, regardless of pre-existing conditions.

    ' Community Health Choice (HMO D-SNP), a Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs plan for people with both Medicare and Medicaid that combines Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, and Medicaid benefits with additional health benefits like dental, vision, transportation, and more.

    Improving Members' experiences is at the heart of every Community position. We strive every day to make sure that our Members have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve.

    Community is accredited by URAC for its health plan operations. We offer care management programs for asthma, diabetes, and high-risk pregnancy. An affiliate of the Harris Health System (Harris Health), Community is financially self-sufficient and receives no financial support from Harris Health or from Harris County taxpayers.

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, vendors, and callers, providing professional customer service and administrative support to ensure efficient front office operations. This role manages reception area activities, directs inquiries, coordinates visitor access, and supports routine office administration.

    In addition to primary reception duties, the Receptionist may provide limited administrative support to departmental Administrative Assistants during temporary staffing shortages, employee absences, PTO coverage, or periods of increased workload

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

    Reception & Guest Services

    Greets and assists visitors, employees, vendors, and guests in a professional and courteous manner

    Answers, screens, and directs incoming telephone calls

    Maintains visitor logs, security procedures, and guest check-in processes

    Monitors reception area and ensures a welcoming, organized environment

    Office Operations Support

    Receives, sorts, and distributes mail, packages, and deliveries

    Maintains office supply inventories and submits replenishment requests

    Assists with conference room scheduling and office logistics

    Supports basic facility-related requests and service tickets

    Administrative & Clerical Support

    Performs filing, scanning, copying, and document management

    Assists with data entry, record maintenance, and departmental tracking logs

    Supports preparation of routine correspondence and standard communications

    Meeting & Event Support

    Assists with meeting preparation, room setup, and coordination

    Supports training sessions, employee events, and departmental meetings

    Administrative Assistant Float Coverage

    Serves as a temporary administrative support resource during approved PTO, vacancies, or unusually high departmental workloads

    Assists Administrative Assistants with routine scheduling, document preparation, meeting coordination, data entry, and administrative follow-up activities

    Performs only basic to intermediate administrative functions while maintaining primary front desk responsibilities whenever operationally feasible

    Does not routinely support executive-level administrative functions unless specifically assigned

    Other duties as assigned

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High school diploma or GED required.

    Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.

    Work Experience (Years and Area): 1-2 years of receptionist, customer service, or office support experience

    Experience in healthcare or corporate office environments

    Experience supporting small workgroups or coordinating tasks.

    Software Proficiencies: Microsoft 365: Outlook (Calendar scheduling, meeting coordination, room booking via outlook) Word, Excel (basic functions, Teams

    Experience with visitor management, room booking and ticketing systems

    Other:

    Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Professional appearance, demeanor, and telephone etiquette

    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

    Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy

    Reliable attendance & punctuality

    Preferred:

    Bilingual English/Spanish

    Experience operating multi-line phone systems and visitor management systems

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    About Company

    Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes. Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals: Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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