Receptionist

Life Care Centers of America; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Sedro-Woolley, WA is seeking a friendly Receptionist to provide clerical support and greet visitors in person or by phone. This role emphasizes customer service, organization, and teamwork in a post-acute care setting.

Key duties include managing calls, assisting patients and visitors, and upholding confidentiality and Life Care policies. A high school diploma and clerical experience or a secretarial program are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Secretarial program OR 6 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 professional attitude.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and follow policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial program or 6 months clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email systems

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