Receptionis(PT)

Lake Seminole Square; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA and FSA options

Life and Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Birthday celebration

Paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Forum is seeking a hospitality-focused Receptionist to warmly greet residents, guests, and vendors daily in a senior living community. You are the first face visitors see when entering the community.

The position is part-time with weekend availability required, offering an hourly wage of $21.80–$26.60 and a comprehensive benefits package depending on status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with a minimum of one year’s experience as a receptionist.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications; ability to type at least 35wpm.
• Must be able to create Word documents and correspondences using correct grammar and spelling.
• Ability to use a personal computer, copy machine, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to handle a multiplicity of routine tasks, following specific instructions carefully and general instructions completely.
• Ability to provide secretarial and clerical services in a senior housing and health care environment that meet, or exceed, Life Care Services’ hospitality and service standards.
• Willingness to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the reception desk and properly secures all files, keys, and equipment in the office area.
• Serve as a telephone receptionist for the Community during meetings, or exceeding Life Care Services’ and the Forum’s hospitality and service standards.
• Greet visitors and inform them of the sign-in procedure.
• Receive record, and transfer telephone calls to the appropriate parties; take and deliver telephone messages as necessary; acquire in-depth knowledge of the community telephone system to effectively utilize system features.
• Assist with the Community’s marketing/sales process by answering inquiries concerning the Community both over the telephone and in person; all inquiries should be handled according to Life Care Services’ and the Forum’s hospitality and service standards.
• Accepts and records, as directed, all payments, reservations, appointments, and cancellations.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail according to Community policy.
• Provide typing and/or word processing services for business office correspondence and residents. Assist with other business office functions, e.g., materials preparation, reports, etc.
• Always maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information by following HIPAA regulations.
• Practice all safety, loss prevention, and infection control procedures.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Updates resident records such as absent logs, unit authorization records, pet records, and more.
• Updates Resident Engagement Portal information and slides.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Word

Typing 35 wpm

Secretarial services

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you work atTHE FORUM, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

THE FORUMis recruiting for a hospitality focused Receptionist. This role is responsible for meeting and greeting residents, guests, prospective employees, suppliers, vendors, and outside service providers in a warm and professional manner on a daily basis. They are the first face someone sees when visiting our community!

Employment Status

Part Time( Must be available to work in the weekends)

Hourly Wage

$21.80- $26.60

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; HSA and FSA options( PT/FT)
• Life and Disability coverage (basic and voluntary)- ( FT)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Identity & Fraud Protection, and Pet Insurance(FT)
• Competitive benefits and 401(k) with company match
• Referral Bonus Program - Up to $500 per referral!
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays and Bereavement Leaves (PT/FT)
• Employee Assistance Program & a Safe and clean work environment
• Birthday Celebration, Service Tenure Awards and Monthly Employee Engagement Activities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• A warm, engaging, and mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Receptionist.

• Opens and closes the reception desk and properly secures all files, keys, and equipment in the office area.
• Serve as a telephone receptionist for the Community during meetings, or exceeding Life Care Services’ and the Forum’s hospitality and service standards.
• Greet visitors and inform them of the sign-in procedure.
• Receive record, and transfer telephone calls to the appropriate parties; take and deliver telephone messages as necessary; acquire in-depth knowledge of the community telephone system to effectively utilize system features.
• Assist with the Community’s marketing/sales process by answering inquiries concerning the Community both over the telephone and in person; all inquiries should be handled according to Life Care Services’ and the Forum’s hospitality and service standards.
• Accepts and records, as directed, all payments, reservations, appointments, and cancellations.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail according to Community policy.
• Provide typing and/or word processing services for business office correspondence and residents. Assist with other business office functions, e.g., materials preparation, reports, etc.
• Always maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information by following HIPAA regulations.
• Practice all safety, loss prevention, and infection control procedures.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Updates resident records such as absent logs, unit authorization records, pet records, and more.
• Updates Resident Engagement Portal information and slides.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma/GED with a minimum of one year’s experience as a receptionist.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications; ability to type at least 35wpm.
• Must be able to create Word documents and correspondences using correct grammar and spelling.
• Ability to use a personal computer, copy machine, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to handle a multiplicity of routine tasks, following specific instructions carefully and general instructions completely.
• Ability to provide secretarial and clerical services in a senior housing and health care environment that meet, or exceed, Life Care Services’ hospitality and service standards.
• Willingness to work with the elderly.

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