Receptionist

Talentify; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Receptionist to provide clerical support and greet visitors at a Life Care facility in Bridgeton, Missouri. The role includes answering phones, basic admin tasks, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Life Care standards.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, some clerical experience or a secretarial program, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and email.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Secretarial program OR 6 months clerical experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Able to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Knowledgeable of laws and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance.
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and serve as the first point of contact in person and by phone.
• Operate facility phone and paging systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Maintain regular attendance and professional behavior.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, and understand English; perform basic clerical tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial program OR 6 months clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Position Summary

The Receptionist efficiently performs clerical support and serves as the facility’s first greeter for all visitors in person as well as via phone in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Successfully completed a secretarial science program from accredited college or university OR have a minimum of six (6) months experience in a clerical role

Specific Job Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Service as the first point of contact for guests and visitors in person as well as via phone in a friendly and professional manner
• Effectively operate the facility phone and paging system
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer