Front Desk Receptionist

Canterbury-Woods; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Onsite gym and pool

Job summary

Canterbury Woods in Williamsville, NY is seeking an experienced Receptionist for a full-time daytime role. The position supports front-desk operations, greets residents and visitors, answers phones, and handles basic administrative tasks in a 37.5-hour work week (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm).

No weekends or holidays are required. The ideal candidate has 1 year of clerical experience or a completed secretarial program and can interact tactfully with staff, residents, and visitors.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a clerical position, or successful completion of a secretarial science program from an accredited school/college, is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/staff, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone; determine nature of call and direct caller to appropriate individual or department.
• Receive requests from within the facility and locate personnel through paging system.
• Receive inquiries and release information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Greet residents, staff, visitors and guests warmly. Direct to appropriate office and/or resident apartment.
• Monitor presence and location of visitors in the community and ensure that they abide to the Canterbury Woods rules of conduct.Report suspicious persons/information to supervisor immediately.
• Assist with administrative duties as directed. (Includes typing, filing, mail distribution, etc.)

Education

High School

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Williamsville Campus - Williamsville, NY 14221Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Admin - ClericalWe are looking for an experienced and motivated Receptionist to join our growing team in Williamsville, NY.

About us:

Canterbury Woods is a continuing care retirement community unlike any you’ve ever seen. We have one goal and one commitment: We provide older adults with the best possible living experience. From independent living to a full continuum of care, residents can always expect a lifestyle that meets their needs and interests.

Receptionist position details:

We are hiring for a Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position. The scheduled hours will be Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. No weekends or holidays are required!

Receptionist job duties include:

• Answer telephone; determine nature of call and direct caller to appropriate individual or department.
• Receive requests from within the facility and locate personnel through paging system.
• Receive inquiries and release information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Greet residents, staff, visitors and guests warmly. Direct to appropriate office and/or resident apartment.
• Monitor presence and location of visitors in the community and ensure that they abide to the Canterbury Woods rules of conduct.Report suspicious persons/information to supervisor immediately.
• Assist with administrative duties as directed. (Includes typing, filing, mail distribution, etc.)

Receptionist benefits include:

• 90% paid health insurance.
• Free dental and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time.
• 401k with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral and retention bonus program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Free onsite state-of-the-art gym and pool.

QualificationsReceptionist qualifications:

• 1 year experience in a clerical position, or successful completion of a secretarial science program from an accredited school/college, is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/staff, and the general public.