Receptionist

Talentify; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Receptionist in Mount Vernon, WA to provide clerical support and greet visitors in person and by phone, following Life Care standards. A high school diploma or equivalent, plus a secretarial program or clerical experience, and proficiency with Word/Excel are required.

You will manage the phone system, support patient safety and confidentiality, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining reliable attendance and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Secretarial science program from accredited college or university OR six months clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for guests and visitors in person and by phone.
• Operate the facility phone and paging system.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Independent decision making

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial science program

6 months clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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