Front Desk & Administrative Specialist

Community Human Services; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Human Services in Salinas, CA is seeking a front desk receptionist to support program operations, answer phones, greet clients and route inquiries with professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced office while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be organized, self-motivated and exercise good judgment.
• Must be able to perform secretarial duties.
• Requires good office skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff and medical professionals.
• Ability to take direction and work under general supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally under stress.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones; records and distributes messages
• Ensures that the front desk is covered at all times
• Receives, logs and distributes faxes and replaces fax paper as needed
• Inventories, requisitions and orders office supplies
• Maintains confidentiality when dealing with staff and client matters
• Provides excellent customer service and accurate program information to individuals

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Customer service

Secretarial duties

Office software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Human Services in Salinas, CA is seeking a front desk receptionist to support program operations, answer phones, greet clients and route inquiries with professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced office while maintaining confidentiality.