Receptionist

Lutheran Senior Services; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement match

Education assistance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Pay advances

Job summary

EverTrue is seeking a receptionist-like professional to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, greeting and directing residents and family members. This role involves basic clerical duties, data entry, and maintaining a safe, organized front area.

Responsibilities include answering phones, handling messages, and processing documents while adhering to EverTrue policies and safety procedures. Strong communication and patience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic computer skills, retrieving data and data entry and word processing.
• Must have patience and be willing and able to handle emotionally upset residents and family members.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones directing callers, providing basic information, giving directions and taking and conveying messages.
• Accepts paperwork and deliveries and performs basic clerical tasks such as filing, typing, mail processing and work orders.
• Follows safety procedures and reports hazards or incidents to the supervisor.

Skills

Reading skills

Data entry

Phone etiquette

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Summary:Serves as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, greeting, assisting and directing callers, visitors, residents and other customers. Demonstrates the philosophy of the sponsoring Lutheran congregations, through upholding the EverTrue mission of “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest”, core values and code of conduct.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Answers phones directing callers, providing basic information, giving directions and taking and conveying messages2. Accepts various paperwork and deliveries and performs basic clerical tasks such as filing, typing, processing mail and processing work orders3. Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard practice and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediatelyQualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:High School diploma or GED requiredAbility to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations.Basic computer skills, retrieving data and data entry and word processing.Must have patience and be willing and able to handle emotionally upset residents and family members.Physical Activities, Demands & Working Conditions:The physical activities, demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.The physical activities and demands and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time and will have extended periods of computer use.A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature controls system (air conditioning and heat). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Willingness to work extra hours when required. Is subject to frequent interruptions.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Evertrue Pay & BenefitsPay grade: 08, $15.00/hour to $23.30/hour.Eligible for shift differentials: No.For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.Additional Information:N/A