What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist position at Alpert Jewish Family Service?
Description
About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)
While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.
Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.
Alpert JFS is looking for a customer service focused Front Desk Receptionist. This position takes responsibility for carrying out the various receptionist tasks of the organization. The Receptionist will be a part of the front line of our agency and will contribute to creating a positive agency image.
Front Desk Receptionist Essential Responsibilities:
- Answer high volume switchboard, screen and transfer to appropriate person within the organization, taking accurate messages when needed.
- Greet visitors/clients and direct them to the appropriate individuals.
- Data entry includes scheduling and checking clients upon arrival.
- Check client balances, receive client payments, enter payments into the Electronic Health Records System and forward to accounting in an accurate and timely manner.
- Order supplies and stock when received.
- Assist billing and development with mailings when needed.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Two years’ experience as a receptionist (counseling or medical office environment preferred).
- Strong customer service skills.
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Detail-oriented.
- Proficient computer skills specifically Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with various employees throughout the organization.
We offer a competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP
Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace
Salary : $21 - $22
