RECEPTIONIST

Requisition No: 846035

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: RECEPTIONIST - 50001616

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50001616

Salary: 35,092.51

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2025

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Requisition #846035

RECEPTIONIST

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans’ Nursing Home

Panama City, Bay County

Annual Salary $35,092.51

Paid Bi-Weekly

Shift – Days

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, ‎disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and ‎sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and ‎Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

***Other vacant OPS (Temporary) Receptionist positions (shifts) may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English: speaking, reading, and writing
• One (1) year clerical experience (college education/vocational training can substitute for experience)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a ‎Level II background check and drug test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Receptionist experience in a medical or Long-Term care facility

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will be responsible for handling front office reception and administrative duties, which include assisting the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Handles cash and assists with resident meal funds. The incumbent is expected to remain calm in emergency situations and be capable of using an overhead PA system for announcements.

• Greets visitors to the facility in a courteous manner
• Provides limited information to the general public regarding services rendered at the State Veterans' Nursing Home
• Answers and routes incoming and in-house calls
• Takes and delivers accurate messages to appropriate staff members in a timely fashion
• Maintains order in the reception area & provides magazines and other reading material to visitors as well as residents
• Ensures adequate lighting and comfortable room temperatures are maintained within the reception area
• Always ensures Residents' Rights as well as Resident confidentially is protected
• Prepares letters, reports, forms, and other documents, assuring that they are accurate and timely
• Delivers medication received via the mail immediately to the respective section
• Assists families and visitors with meal receipts, and with the purchasing of meals
• Coordinates mail flow in and out of the office, along with collecting and distributing parcels
• Performs basic bookkeeping, filing, cash handling and clerical duties.
• Performs other routine office duties as instructed by supervisor

This is a Career Service position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.