Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Description

Represents the residence in a professional, pleasant, courteous and accommodating manner to the community and general public. Responsible for respectfully meeting and greeting all visitors to the residence and directing them to the appropriate person/ area. Directs all incoming telephone calls to the appropriate party, and performs other clerical duties such as filing, typing, mail sorting, etc.

• Perform all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.
• Handle incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner and directs them accordingly.
• Greet guests and visitors in a professional and courteous manner and directs them accordingly.
• File correspondence.
• Sort mail.
• Assure the menus are properly posted.
• Assure the bulletin boards do not contain out-dated materials.
• Type correspondence as needed.
• Coordinate front desk activities.
• Maintain the front desk in a neat and orderly manner.
• Respond to emergency situations by contacting appropriate party; 911, fire department, police, etc.
• Attend required in-service training sessions and orientations.
• Respond to resident’s needs.

• Telephone / Reception switchboard
• Copier
• Computer

• a.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must have knowledge of basic telephone reception system sand techniques. The ability to handle all incoming telephone calls and visitors in a pleasant and courteous manner, provide clerical support and represent the residence in a professional manner. The ability to respond calmly to emergency situations is essential. The ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing is essential. May require some lifting,bending, stretching and stooping.
• b.
  
  Education:
  
  A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• c.
  
  Experience:
  
  Requires six months to one-year prior reception experience in an office environment. Typing or word processing experience is preferred.
• d.Certificates/ Licenses:
  None required.