MCHS Front Office Receptionist

CLASS TITLE : RECEPTIONIST

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION :

Operate a telephone switchboard at District or school-site office; perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties; provide routine information to the public; perform receptionist duties, greeting and directing visitors.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Operate a switchboard; provide routine information and assistance; receive incoming calls and make necessary connections to school or District office or individual; take and transmit information and messages as requested.
• Perform a variety of clerical work as assigned including posting and maintaining records, typing and duplicating materials, receiving, sorting and distributing mail, preparing bulk and certified mail and maintaining postage records; assist other offices with a variety of clerical duties as directed.
• Greet, screen and direct visitors to appropriate departments; provide routine information to the public.
• Prepare, duplicate, assemble and distribute materials; maintain telephone personnel directory as assigned.
• File and type routine lists, records, reports and correspondence.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including typewriter, postage meter, calculator and copy machine.
• Distribute forms and applications; assist in completion and verify accuracy and completeness.
• Assure the switchboard is covered during working hours; train and provide work direction to substitutes and student workers.
• Contact police, security, fire and medical personnel as procedures require.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the professional Code of Ethics.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination equivalent to : high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of general clerical experience, including typing, public contact and the operation of a switchboard.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.