Receptionist

Elderwood Administrative Services; Scranton (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Weekly Pay Schedule

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a friendly, organized receptionist to join our team in a part-time daytime/evening shift. You will greet visitors, answer phones, sort mail, transport residents when needed, and handle light clerical tasks with a professional, compassionate demeanor.

You will be the face of Elderwood to residents and families, contributing to a warm, efficient environment. The role requires strong communication, basic typing, and familiarity with office equipment;

Qualifications

• Experience with answering multi-line phone lines.
• Office experience and good typing skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• This position requires proficient English communication.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and greets visitors in a friendly manner; ensures that needs of caller or visitor are responded to effectively or by referral to appropriate staff.
• Mail sorting.
• Transport residents as directed by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.
• Delivers newspapers to residents.
• Collects fees and keeps records of guest tickets or special events; takes requests for reservations of conference room.
• Performs typing assignments.
• Forwards mail of discharged residents.
• Performs copy machine duplication assignments.

Skills

Phone handling

Typing

Office software

Communication

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Salary

Starting Rate: $16.10 / HR

Overview

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do.

We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our valued employees. We welcome you to join us.

Elderwood is seeking a friendly, organized, and reliable receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to multitask effectively. As the face of our company, you will play a crucial role in creating a warm and professional environment for our clients and visitors.

Shift: Part-time, 4P-9P, Various Shifts averaging 20 hours a week (including some weekends)

In addition to administrative tasks, our receptionists represent Elderwood in a friendly, helpful and positive manner. This position also covers vacation time for our main receptionist. They are an integral part of daily life for residents and guests.

Join our strong and growing company today! Free On-Site Parking, friendly and supportive staff, Weekly Pay Schedule!

Responsibilities:

• Answers phones and greets visitors in a friendly manner; ensures that needs of caller or visitor are responded to effectively or by referral to appropriate staff.
• Mail sorting.
• Transport residents as directed by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.
• Delivers newspapers to residents.
• Collects fees and keeps records of guest tickets or special events; takes requests for reservations of conference room.
• Performs typing assignments.
• Forwards mail of discharged residents.
• Performs copy machine duplication assignments.

Base wages increase with experience!

Join Our Team

Are you looking for a new start? A great opportunity awaits with Elderwood!

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and greets visitors in a friendly manner; ensures that needs of caller or visitor are responded to effectively or by referral to appropriate staff.
• Sorts mail.
• Transport residents as directed by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.
• Delivers newspapers to residents.
• Collects fees and keeps records of guest tickets or special events; takes requests for reservations of conference room.
• Performs typing assignments.
• Forwards mail of discharged residents.
• Performs copy machine duplication assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience with answering multi-line phone lines.
• Office experience and good typing skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Knowledge of office machines and equipment preferred.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.