Receptionist

Deercreekseniorliving; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Receptionist for our location in Abilene, TX. The role involves greeting visitors, answering and routing phone calls, and maintaining an orderly reception area.

Responsibilities include taking detailed messages, ensuring accurate message relay, handling mail, and coordinating with staff. Strong English literacy and basic office equipment skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Capable of operating computer, copier, postage meter, fax machine, intercom and telephone system.
• Preferred- High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors and answers incoming calls in a warm, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Maintains a clean and neat reception area and assists with needed tasks.
• Operates paging/telephone system and relays messages promptly to the intended person.
• Prepares outgoing mail and sorts/distributes incoming mail to departments.

Skills

Reading/writing English

Communication skills

Telephone system operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Phone system

Copier

Fax machine

Word processing

Email

Job description

We are currently seeking a Receptionist to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our patients, residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer Second (Employee First!)OwnershipIf these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.About the OpportunityWelcomes visitors and answers incoming calls in a warm, pleasant, and professional manner. Maintains a clean and neat reception area, handles specific services and tasks as assigned and seeks administrative support as needed.Critical Success FactorsProvides a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and all visitors.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the services provided.Greets visitors courteously and directs them to the appropriate area or personnel and answers routine questions.Operates paging/telephone system as required. Answers incoming calls, both internally and externally, in a warm, pleasant, and professional manner.Takes detailed messages when appropriate and ensures that messages are relayed promptly to the intended person.Ensures that the reception areas are clean, neat, and inviting.Prepares outgoing mail for pickup. Sorts and distributes incoming mail for distribution to departments.Preferred QualificationsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must be capable of operating computer, copier, postage meter, fax machine, intercom and telephone system.Must be capable and comfortable learning and using new computer operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets and e- mail.Preferred- High School diploma or GED.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.