Receptionist

Service Corporation International; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Hicksville, NY is seeking a part-time front desk receptionist to warmly greet visitors, answer phones, direct inquiries, and support daily office operations.

The role requires a HS diploma, the ability to use MS Office, and a professional, courteous demeanor; weekend availability is expected as part of the schedule. The position offers part-time hours and on-site work with opportunities to assist multiple departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months general office or receptionist experience preferred.
• Proficient at operating telephones, fax, copier.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Clear and professional speaking voice and tone.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and visitors, offering assistance when entering the building.
• Notifies staff members when appointments arrive and escorts guests to appropriate room.
• Answers routine questions associated with services, products, location directions, etc.
• Immediately notifies and involves management with customer service and security issues.
• Receives deceased belongings from family and follows chain of custody procedures.
• Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls to appropriate staff members.
• Maintains a comfortable environment for clients, providing beverages and other amenities for families as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Phone etiquette

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telephone system

Fax machine

Copier

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Receives client families and visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them courteously and appropriately. Answers, screens, and routes incoming phone calls plus other general office support duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets guests and visitors, offering assistance when entering the building
• Notifies staff members when appointments arrive and escorts guests to appropriate room
• Answers routine questions associated with services, products, location directions, etc.
• Immediately notifies and involves management with customer service and security issues
• Receives deceased belongings from family and follows chain of custody procedures
• Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls to appropriate staff members
• Maintains a comfortable environment for clients, providing beverages and other amenities for families as needed. May make coffee.
• Maintains guest-waiting area, disposing of trash, replacing tissues, and general straightening of furniture
• Receives incoming mail and packages
• Maintains organized and current electronic and paper files and records, such as deeds and trust files
• May perform light typing, proofreading, data entry or printing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Six months general office, receptionist, or administrative support experience preferred
• Proficient at operating telephones, fax, copier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Clear and professional speaking voice and tone
• Professional interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work schedule including Saturday and/or Sunday and beyond standard business hours

Pay

$20.00/Hourly

Benefits

Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k).

Postal Code: 11801

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: US-NY - Hicksville