Receptionist

Job Summary
We are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our newly expanded NYT Kids Clinic in Farmingdale, NY. The ideal candidate will possess excellent administrative skills and a welcoming demeanor, ensuring that all visitors and callers receive exceptional service. This role requires effective time management and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of organization.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Duties

• Greet and welcome families, children, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage front desk operations, including answering emails and phone calls, responding to inquiries, and directing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with scanning, indexing, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain a neat and welcoming reception area.
• Handle incoming mail and packages.
• Schedule therapy services for children and coordinate appointments.
• Manage and update provider schedules within the scheduling system.
• Collect and process payments, entering them into the system.
• Check in clients and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with parents and families.
• Provide daily support to clinic staff as needed, ensuring smooth operations.
• Complete insurance verifications.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and ensure stock levels are adequate.
• Perform light cleaning tasks at the end of each day as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Minimum of one year of administrative or clerical experience.
• Proficient in computer use and relevant software applications.
• Familiarity with customer service principles and practices.
• Strong keyboarding skills.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Effective information management abilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Reliable and dependable in fulfilling responsibilities.

About New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc.:
New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. has been a leader in the educational/healthcare services arena for over 30 years. Founded in 1986, the company plays an integral part in both the public and private health care sectors. NYTPS is a multidisciplinary agency, with placements available for Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, LCSW's, LMHC's, Psychologists (PHD and PsyD), School Psychologists and Behavior Analysts. Our placements include a wide variety of settings such as, UPKs, preschools, daycares, home care, nursing homes, long and short-term care facilities. We are proud of our reputation of excellence and commitment to providing services in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines. We pride ourselves in working with only the most experienced clinicians that are interested in making a difference in the lives of others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

NYTPS/NYTPSSP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic setting and enjoys interacting with people, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our NYT Kids Clinic Receptionist!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Farmingdale, NY 11737 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Farmingdale, NY 11737: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20