Front Desk Receptionist

Kennedy Healthcare LLC; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Healthcare LLC is seeking a friendly Receptionist to manage our front desk on weekdays, greet guests, and perform a range of administrative tasks. You will be the first point of contact, handling calls, directing visitors, and supporting daily operations with professionalism.

The role requires excellent communication, organization, and multitasking abilities, with a focus on customer service and maintaining a welcoming environment for patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Previous reception/front desk experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic office equipment.
• Professional and courteous with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct guests to the appropriate person.
• Answer, screen and forward phone calls.
• Maintain tidy reception area and stock supplies.
• Provide basic information in person, by phone or email.
• Receive and distribute mail and deliveries.
• Ensure security by monitoring logbooks and visitor badges.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing.
• Support administrative tasks across the organization.
• Handle emergencies calmly and keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Front desk

Microsoft Office

SigmaCare

Office equipment

Professional attitude

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Office Management Certification

Tools

Fax machines

Printers

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Receptionist to manage our front desk during the weekdays to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the business. 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. You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the facility
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• 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, etc.)
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative, Healthcare or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SigmaCare a plus
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• 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
• High school degree; additional certification in Office Management is a plus