Receptionist

VITAS Healthcare; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York seeks a receptionist responsible for answering calls, welcoming visitors, and performing clerical duties. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. Proficiency in software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word is necessary. This role supports the organization's operations and enhances visitor experience while ensuring a smooth flow of communications.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with employees and visitors.
• Proficiency in navigating automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls and forward them accordingly.
• Welcome visitors and monitor access to the premises.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing and photocopying.
• Monitor visitor access and issue passes when required.
• Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying and collating.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of software packages

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

The receptionist is responsible for answering incoming telephone calls, determining purpose of callers, and forwarding calls to appropriate personnel or department. Takes and delivers messages or transfers calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable. Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information. Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel. Monitors visitor access and issues passes when required. Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have one to three years prior relevant experience.

• Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously and communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and visitors.
• Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent.

Special Instructions to Candidates

EOE/AA M/F/D/V