Front Desk Receptionist

Morningstar Care Center Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a friendly and organized Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors. This role involves providing administrative support, managing front-desk activities, and ensuring a welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a proactive customer service attitude. Flexibility is key, as the position may require shifts, including evenings and weekends. Join a supportive team where your contributions make a significant impact on the overall guest experience.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist or similar role.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as they arrive at the office.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
• Maintain office security by controlling access via the reception desk.

Skills

Receptionist Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Attitude

Multitasking

Proficient in MS Office

Time Management

Job description

Monday - Friday 8am-4pm Weekends and Holidays off

As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our home. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization.

You will coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. To be successful as a Receptionist, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. This role may require working in shifts, evenings and weekends so flexibility is a plus. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards. Administrative assistants should have good time management,orginizational,and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Assist with COVID checking, Temperatures, etc.
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• Profficient in MS and Excel
• Knowledge of office equipment