Receptionist

Summary :

Provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. Responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate departments and employees, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies when necessary, as well as additional clerical duties.

Environment :

Work will be performed primarily indoors at one of our long-term healthcare facilities, throughout all areas, including in resident rooms, and on carpeted and / or tiled floors. Work will be performed there routinely around other co-workers, healthcare staff, residents, and guests. Due to the nature of facility’s business, worker may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, object on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood­ borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and / or life threatening situations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and / or improve the work environment.
• Answer telephones or switchboard during scheduled shift.
• Ensure phone calls are redirected to appropriate employee or department.
• Transfer callers to appropriate voicemail when employee is unavailable.
• Provide callers with information about the facility, such as, address, directions, fax numbers, facility / Company website and other related information.
• Receive, sort and forward incoming mail.
• Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
• Assist in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
• Assist with other related clerical duties, such as, copying, faxing, filing, etc., as needed.

Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements :

Physical and Sensory Requirements :