Job Description

PRN Shift/Hours: Every other Saturday and Sunday and as needed for coverage.

Your experience matters

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you’ll contribute

The Receptionist is responsible for managing incoming calls, supporting administrative staff, and maintaining a professional front-facing presence for the hospital. This role is essential to the smooth flow of communication and operations within the facility.

Essential Functions

• Answer and transfer incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally.
• Assist coworkers with preparing documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows-based systems.
• Provide administrative support to the leadership team for miscellaneous projects.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance to represent the hospital to board members, medical staff, visitors, and the community.
• Stay organized and carry out duties independently, using sound judgment and analytical skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Requires a positive, team-oriented attitude and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and use downtime productively.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Personal and career development education opportunities
• And much more…

Qualifications and requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role preferred; student experience in higher education considered.

Skills: Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications. Customer service experience or aptitude required to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and the public.

About Us

People are our passion and purpose.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024, 2025 and 2026. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with LifePoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to bae a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in St. Louis who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the St. Louis area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.