Front Desk Receptionist-per diem

CareRite Centers, LLC; Town of Cortlandt (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortlandt Healthcare is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to perform clerical duties, answer inquiries, and provide information to residents, visitors and staff. Greet visitors, screen calls, schedule appointments, and route messages while maintaining a courteous, professional front desk.

This role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and good English, with experience in Microsoft Office preferred. Up to $19.00 per hour based on experience; this is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer experience required; knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors entering the establishment and determine the purpose of visits.
• Answer phone calls, screen inquiries, and forward messages or schedule appointments.
• Operate the telephone switchboard and manage mail and deliveries.
• Maintain filing systems and prepare routine reports or spreadsheets.
• Schedule appointments and provide tours as needed.
• Keep front desk area clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.

Skills

Computer experience

Microsoft Office

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phone consoles

Job description

Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist Position Summary:

The primary purpose of your job position is to preform clerical duties, answer inquiries and/or provide general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties information regarding Cortlandt Healthcare.

Salary: Up to $19.00 an hour (Based on Experience)

Front Desk Receptionist Essential Functions:

• Greet persons entering establishment, determined nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
• Telephone conversations, email, writing letters and memos, and face to face discussions with individuals and/or team.
• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
• Maintain a functioning filing system for records within your job duties.
• Schedule appointments and/or provide tours.
• Perform various clerical duties as directed.
• Release information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor the entrance of residents going in and out the front door.
• Ensure administrative functions are carried out promptly for an efficient operation within your job responsibilities.
• Assure that your office space is maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform required duties.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished as new duties are assigned or current duties are changed.
• Perform Administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.; as directed by the Admissions Coordinator.
• Provide information to resident/families as necessary, or refer to appropriate department or agency.
• Type and prepare confidential reports/spreadsheets.
• Assist in solving operational problems that may arise within your job responsibilities as directed.

Front Desk Receptionist Qualifications:

• Education: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:Computer experience required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred.Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Familiarity with phone consoles preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to life, push, pull and move a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Salary: Up to $19.00 an hour (Based on Experience)

An Equal Opportunity Employer