Receptionist

Sci Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp, located in Houston, TX, is seeking a friendly receptionist to welcome clients, answer phones, and route inquiries at the front desk. You will assist with light administrative duties and help maintain a professional reception area.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic MS Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential situations with tact. Weekend availability may be required, and experience in general office duties is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months general office, receptionist, or administrative support experience preferred.
• Proficient at operating telephones, fax, copier.
• 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 poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work schedule including Saturday and or Sunday and beyond standard business hours.

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.
• 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.
• May perform light typing, proofreading, data entry or printing.

Skills

MS Office

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phone systems

Fax machine

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 membersMaintains 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

Postal Code: 77039

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: US-TX - Houston