Receptionist

Merrill Gardens, LLC; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free daily meal

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Merrill Gardens, LLC is looking for a Receptionist in Santa Cruz, CA. The role involves greeting all visitors, answering the telephone, and providing administrative support to various departments.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably two years of receptionist experience, along with strong customer service skills. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including paid time off and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a receptionist is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Experience using multi-line phones is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors professionally.
• Answer incoming calls promptly.
• Maintain an organized front office area.
• Provide administrative support to departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service experience

Multi-line phone experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Receptionist

NOC Shift; Tuesday - Saturday

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, is accepting applications for this role.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits to full‑time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days
• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

We offer the following benefits to part‑time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities

• Greeting all visitors
• Answering the telephone
• Maintaining front office area neat and organized
• Providing administrative support to all departments as needed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience as a receptionist (preferred)
• Minimum of one year’s customer service experience
• Prior multi‑line phone experience

Actual pay rate within stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire.

Physical Requirements

This role requires regular use of a computer and may involve occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs), bending, or reaching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.