What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Maine Veterans Home?
Job Description
Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and "Caring for Those Who Served." All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.
Work With The Best - MVH - Scarborough is proud to be the first nursing home in Maine to achieve the National Gold Award for Excellence in Quality from the American Health Care Association, making us one of only 49 nursing homes in the nation to ever earn this prestigious distinction.
The Receptionist performs receptionist and clerical functions to facilitate the administrative activities of the Home. The successful candidate will have strong leadership & organizational skills contributing to the efficiency and continuity in the role.
Perform clerical duties including ensuring the safety of residents, greeting the public, answering a multi-line phone, word processing, maintaining spreadsheets, photocopying, collating, sorting and assisting with projects.
Experience and Skills
- High school diploma required
- Previous administrative experience is required
- Proficiency in the use of general office equipment and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required
- Must be flexible and able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and critical thinking skills are essential.
Maine Veterans' Homes 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.
