ON CALL Receptionist

TowneBank; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TowneBank in Suffolk, VA is seeking an on-site receptionist to support branch operations across the Hampton Roads area. The role requires flexibility to fill in at various locations, including holidays and during absences, while maintaining a professional appearance and courteous service to members.

The receptionist greets members, determines their needs, and directs them appropriately; also operates the main telephone switchboard and assists with messages, mail delivery, and general branch

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone skills required.
• Flexibility and dependability essential.
• Computer experience with Word and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes members to TowneBank and directs them to the appropriate person or department.
• Operates the branch main telephone switchboard and transfers calls or takes messages.
• Assists with day-to-day duties and copy projects as assigned.
• Becomes familiar with TowneBank locations, hours, and contact numbers for quick reference.
• Performs general clerical tasks such as typing memos and documents.

Skills

Excellent telephone skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Words & Excel familiarity

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

TowneBank has a culture that:

• Has a commitment to exquisite service for our members that will lead to our ability to create a reasonable rate of return for our shareholders, a bright future for our dedicated bankers, and a leadership role for our bank in promoting the social, cultural, and economic well-being of our community.
• Embraces our hometown banking philosophy, where our family members, directors and employees are active volunteers, serving on numerous boards and donating their time and talents to local organizations.
• Drives to wherever needed to fill in at any and all of our branches and department locations throughout the Hampton Roads area including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Chesapeake.
• Agrees to work when called upon. Holidays are a popular time to be available. Must also be available to fill in for vacations, medical leaves, and other absences. A lot of times absences are unplanned so the on-call receptionist must be prepared to work spur of the moment.
• Displays a professional appearance and behavior
• Welcomes members to TowneBank, determines the nature of their business and directs them to the appropriate person or department
• Operates the department’s or branch’s main telephone switchboard and assists callers by transferring them to the appropriate party or taking messages from the caller
• Becomes familiar with TowneBank’s locations, hours, telephone numbers and individuals so that routine questions can be answered with ease
• Types memos, correspondence, reports and other documents as needed
• Assists the branch or department team with a variety of day-to-day duties as requested
• Assists with copy projects
• Other duties as assigned
• Obeys all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to locations throughout the territory listed above.
• Sitting 60% of the time
• Walking to the teller line and to other co-workers several times daily to deliver mail and customers’ transactions
• Escorting customers to other branch personnel
• Assisting elderly and handicapped customers when entering and leaving the building
• Operating the copy machine several times a day
• Walking to check the FAX machine hourly; operating the FAX machine; adding paper and performing necessary maintenance to the machine
• Maintaining and organizing supplies requiring lifting (up to 10 pounds), reaching, bending and stooping
• Preparing and monitoring coffee and refreshments for customers

Environmental Conditions:

• Normal business environment
• Receptionist area is located near the main doors which can result in a change in air temperature throughout the day

Minimum Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent telephone skills
• Flexibility and dependability is a must

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Computer experience (Word and Excel)

The good-faith compensation range for this role is expected to be $16.75/hr. to $21.00/hr. Exact compensation will be based on the role, market, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

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