Front Desk Receptionist

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Manchester (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Pension

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Ocean County, NJ is seeking a Per Diem Front Desk Receptionist to greet visitors, answer phones, and manage messages. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

You will handle clerical tasks, assist residents with funds, and support emergencies and daily office operations with a caring, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-line phones and route calls.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain office inventory.
• Act as Emergency Response Team member in emergencies.
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy toward residents.
• Assist residents with resident funds as needed.
• Escalate emergencies clearly to maintenance staff.
• Operate office copy machines, fax, and scanner.
• Maintain records of residents leaving or in hospital.
• Adhere to HIPAA requirements.
• Communicate effectively.
• Maintain regular attendance and professional appearance.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center -

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off, Pension and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Whiting Gardens Rehab Center, a premier skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County, New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem F ront Desk Receptionist. The receptionist will be responsible for greeting clients and visitors to our office. As our receptionist, you will be in charge of giving clients directions to various parts of the office, contacting employees regarding visitors, answering phones and taking messages, and sorting and distributing mail. To be successful in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as competency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.

Receptionist Responsibilities:

• Operates the multi-lined phones to answer incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate person or department and properly records messages as required.

• Performs clerical work and maintenance of inventory;

• Serves as Emergency Response Team in the event of a fire or disaster. Calls 911 to give specific location and nature of the event, handles incoming calls, and follows direction of Response Team.

• Shows compassion, patience, and empathy towards residents and their needs. Has extensive interactions with residents and staff.

• Assists residents with resident funds, as requested.

• Communicates any emergencies clearly and timely with maintenance staff.

• Is familiar with the copy machine/ fax/ scanner.

• Keeps a record of residents going away, as well as residents in the hospital or health care center.

• Understands and practices HIPAA.

• Communicates effectively

• Maintains regular attendance and professional appearance and attitude at all times

Receptionist Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Competency in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Prior experience as a receptionist or in related field is preferred.

ABOUT US:

We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Ocean County, New Jerey. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

EOE Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.