Receptionist

Shannex; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Saint John, New Brunswick is seeking a Casual Weekend Receptionist to provide excellent customer service, manage inquiries, and assist residents and visitors. The role requires a high-school diploma, great computer skills, and a friendly attitude. If you are passionate about healthcare and love helping seniors, this position offers a chance to make a difference.

Benefits

Approximate hourly wage: $17.04

4% vacation payout

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts

Access to continuing education and training

Opportunities for sector innovation and improvement

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous hospitality/customer service experience an asset, especially with seniors.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check & Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.
• A friendly and outgoing spirit is a must.
• Knowledge of medical terminology considered an asset.
• Ability to work during the day and weekends as needed.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

Responsibilities

• Answers and transfers telephone inquiries; greets and directs visitors.
• Provides routine information and responds to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff.
• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and couriers.
• Receives, processes, and records client payments.
• Ensures client safety by following all standard operational procedures.

Skills

Multi-line Phone Systems

Customer Service

Computer Skills

QuickBooks

Medical office experience

Office Experience

10 Key Calculator

Dental Office Experience

Front Desk

Administrative Experience

Medical Receptionist

Phone Etiquette

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Casual Weekend Receptionist to join our Parkland Saint John - Tucker Hall team based in Saint John New Brunswick.

Benefits

• Approximate hourly wage: $17.04
• 4% vacation payout
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannexs Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Answers and transfers telephone inquiries; greets and directs visitors
• Provides routine information and responds to inquiries from residents, visitors and staff
• Active screening of employees and visitors
• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and couriers
• Prepares and distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate personnel and departments
• Performs a wide variety of assignments which are sometimes confidential in nature
• Receives, processes and records client payments
• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided

About You

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous hospitality / customer service experience an asset; especially with seniors
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check & Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire
• A friendly and outgoing spirit is a must
• Knowledge of medical terminology considered an asset
• Ability to work during the day and weekends as needed
• A passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations services and care

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988 Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced also provides Transitional Health services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity diversity inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills

• Multi-line Phone Systems
• Customer Service
• Computer Skills
• QuickBooks
• Medical office experience
• Office Experience
• 10 Key Calculator
• Dental Office Experience
• Front Desk
• Administrative Experience
• Medical Receptionist
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type: Gig

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1