Job Description:
Title: Receptionist
Division: All
Status: Non-exempt
Reports to:
Revision date: 2-2023
Supervises: N/A
PURPOSE
According to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state, federal and accreditation regulation the Receptionist assumes responsibility for providing secure and welcoming environment for all visitors, residents, and staff, and performs routine clerical work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Answers phones according to facility policy, takes and relays messages for managers and staff. Screens calls.
Greet residents, visitors and staff and helps with their needs in a professional and compassionate manner.
Maintains work area to ensure a welcoming environment that is clean and sanitary including all public areas. Restock supplies, refreshments, point of sale items, collateral, etc. as applicable.
Responsible for the setup, upkeep, and breakdown of the continental breakfast service, including dishwashing, trash removal, and ensuring the area remains clean and well-stocked throughout service.
Monitors and manages weekend trash overflow appropriately to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Provides directions to residents, visitors, and staff making connections with the correct responsible party as needed.
Assists with tasks as assigned such as tracking facility keys and managers' schedule.
Processes work orders/IDT's and ensure they are given to correct department.
Performs clerical functions such as computer data entry, sorting and filing. This includes photocopying for residents and management staff.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
Assists with resident requests as needed.
EXPECTATIONS
JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET
Education: Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 6 months of general office work required with a focus on customer service.
Licensure: None required
Mental: Must have good communication, comprehension, computer and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
Skills: Must have good working computer skills with basic professional computer software (Microsoft Office suite, Windows, etc.) and the capacity for learning new software systems quickly. Must be self-directed with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks and assignments concurrently. Must have strong motivational skills and a high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ)
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With respect to said job description, estimate the daily time spent performing the following activities.
Rare (R) = 0-24%; Sometimes (S) = 25-49%; Frequent (F) = 50-74%; Continuous (C) = 75% plus
R
Climbing
R
Stooping
Lifting/Carrying
S
10-25 lbs.
S
Standing
R
Pushing
R
26-50 lbs.
F
Sitting
R
Pulling
R
51-75 lbs.
S
Walking
R
Driving
R
76 + lbs.
Supervision Received: General supervision. Employee generally operates by himself/herself checking with supervisor when in doubt.
Working Conditions: Good conditions with some exposure to conditions such as odors, illness, infection and physical contact with residents/clients. Suitable work environment, some distractions.
Consequences of Errors: Some monetary responsibility.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I hereby understand and agree to the above description of the duties required.
Signature Date
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.