Front Desk Receptionist-per diem

Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist Position Summary:

The primary purpose of your job position is to preform clerical duties, answer inquiries and/or provide general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties information regarding Cortlandt Healthcare.

Salary: Up to $19.00 an hour (Based on Experience)

Front Desk Receptionist Essential Functions:

• Greet persons entering establishment, determined nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
• Telephone conversations, email, writing letters and memos, and face to face discussions with individuals and/or team.
• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
• Maintain a functioning filing system for records within your job duties.
• Schedule appointments and/or provide tours.
• Perform various clerical duties as directed.
• Release information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor the entrance of residents going in and out the front door.
• Ensure administrative functions are carried out promptly for an efficient operation within your job responsibilities.
• Assure that your office space is maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform required duties.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished as new duties are assigned or current duties are changed.
• Perform Administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.; as directed by the Admissions Coordinator.
• Provide information to resident/families as necessary, or refer to appropriate department or agency.
• Type and prepare confidential reports/spreadsheets.
• Assist in solving operational problems that may arise within your job responsibilities as directed.

Front Desk Receptionist Qualifications:

• Education: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:Computer experience required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred.Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Familiarity with phone consoles preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to life, push, pull and move a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Salary: Up to $19.00 an hour (Based on Experience)

An Equal Opportunity Employer