Bilingual Front Desk & Communications Specialist

Inland Respite, Inc.; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Respite, Inc. in Palm Desert, CA seeks a Receptionist to join our team. This on-site, non-exempt front desk role supports the Operations Manager, handles visitors, phones, calendars, and inter-department assistance.

The successful candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), can type 30 wpm, and is proficient with MS Office; California driver’s license is required. Daily duties include maintaining logs, welcoming guests, and ensuring a tidy reception area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one year of office/clerical support.
• Bilingual required: English and Spanish.
• Typing speed of 30 wpm and basic arithmetic.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/Word) and cloud-based e-signature tools.
• Valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Answer a multi-line phone system and document all calls; transfer and relay messages accurately.
• Inform personnel of essential messages and deliver them promptly.
• Maintain logs and binders: employee call-in, telephone, visitor, and reception logs.
• Welcome visitors and provide information; keep reception and common areas clean.
• Assist other departments (HR, Respite Services) as needed.
• Maintain updated lists of case managers, clients and on-call personnel.
• Handle mail distribution and assist with other office duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Typing 30 wpm

MS Office

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HelloSign/DocuSign

Zoom

MS Office Suite

Job description

Inland Respite, Inc. in Palm Desert, CA seeks a Receptionist to join our team. This on-site, non-exempt front desk role supports the Operations Manager, handles visitors, phones, calendars, and inter-department assistance.

The successful candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), can type 30 wpm, and is proficient with MS Office; California driver’s license is required. Daily duties include maintaining logs, welcoming guests, and ensuring a tidy reception area.