Job Title:
Receptionist
Company: Ascension
Location: Manhattan, KS
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Your Future Role At A Glance Location: Manhattan, KS Facility: Via Christi Village Department/Specialty: Admin Support Schedule: Day | Full time 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday- Friday Salary: $16.50 -22.33 an hour Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits That Help You Thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How You'll Make An Impact In This Role Act as the primary operator for incoming calls; professionally receive, screen, and route inquiries to the appropriate personnel. Capture detailed, accurate messages and ensure they are delivered to the correct team members in a timely manner. Greet all arriving visitors, vendors, and clients with a welcoming demeanor, providing guidance, check-in assistance, and general information as needed. Execute diverse clerical duties, including filing, data entry, mail distribution, and special projects as assigned by leadership. What Minimum Requirements You'll Need Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.