Front Desk Receptionist

Senior Living Communities; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellmore of Daniel Island seeks a friendly Concierge to greet residents, families, and guests as the community’s first contact. You will support sales by engaging visitors, promoting programs, and coordinating registrations in a warm, professional environment.

We value your ability to handle phone calls, maintain office equipment, and uphold HIPAA standards. The role emphasizes attendance, reliability, and a patient-centered approach within a compassionate senior living team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years’ concierge/administrative assistant experience preferred.
• Telephone operating and answering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greets, engages and assists residents, family members, guests, and visitors in a vibrant, courteous and professional manner.
• Answers internal and external telephone calls, pages & walkie talkie.
• Promotes programs, outings and events, encourages participation, and assists residents and/or guests with registration.
• Supports community sales efforts by engaging visitors and prospective residents, collecting information, and promoting Senior Living Communities as a great place to live.
• Maintains building security, monitors security systems, including the emergency call system, and responds accordingly.
• Manages the operation and maintenance of all office equipment and communication devices (i.e. call transfers).
• Manages mail and newspaper delivery.
• Assists Business Office Manager with ordering and maintaining adequate inventory of office and community supplies.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training sessions.
• Maintains HIPPA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents & employees as confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Customer service

Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Telephone systems

Job description

At Wellmore of Daniel Island, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®—and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Hours: Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Why Choose Wellmore of Daniel Island?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re Looking for a Concierge:

The Concierge is the “Director of First Impressions” of the community and quite often the first contact for prospects, guests, and family members.

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Concierge is the “Director of First Impressions” of the community and quite often the first contact for prospects, guests, and family members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greets, engages and assists residents, family members, guests, and visitors in a vibrant, courteous and professional manner.
• Answers internal and external telephone calls, pages & walkie talkie.
• Promotes programs, outings and events, encourages participation, and assists residents and/or guests with registration.
• Supports community sales efforts by engaging visitors and prospective residents, collecting information, and promoting Senior Living Communities as a great place to live.
• Maintains building security, monitors security systems, including the emergency call system, and responds accordingly.
• Manages the operation and maintenance of all office equipment and communication devices (i.e. call transfers).
• Manages mail and newspaper delivery.
• Assists Business Office Manager with ordering and maintaining adequate inventory of office and community supplies.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training sessions.
• Maintains HIPPA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents & employees as confidential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is exposed to minimal to moderate noise.
• The Team Member may be required to work extended periods of time at a computer terminal.
• The associate may encounter difficult situations, including contact with mentally ill and deceased residents.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Certification or completed course work in office management desired.
• Telephone operating and answering experience required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar concierge/administrative assistant position desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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