RECEPTIONIST

Apploi; Village of Port Chester (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem weekends

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Receptionist to operate the switchboard, greet visitors, and provide clerical support to residents and staff. This role emphasizes professionalism, accuracy, and courteous communication in a healthcare-adjacent setting.

The position offers per diem weekends with pay up to $17.00 an hour and requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to interact effectively with residents, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college/business school coursework preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current list of residents by name & room number, list of telephone numbers for all personnel, list of departments by extensions, names of key personnel and their extension numbers.
• Coordinate outgoing and incoming mail.
• Ensure residents and families receive high quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Organizational skills

Professional phone manner

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RECEPTIONIST

The Receptionist is responsible for operation of the switchboard and paging system. He/she answers all incoming calls, redirecting them as needed. The Receptionist greets visitors and gives direction to residents, visitors and supports clerical activities.

Pay Rate: Up to $17.00 an hour

RECEPTIONIST REPSONSIBILITIES:

• He/she will maintain a current list of residents by name & room number, list of telephone numbers for all personnel, list of department by extensions, names of key personnel and their extension numbers etc.
• He/she will coordinate outgoing and incoming mail.
• He/she will ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• He/she will perform other duties as requested.

RECEPTIONIST QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree or equivalent with college/business school coursework preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.

RECEPTIONIST DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments, some of moderate complexity, requiring considerable familiarity with the operating details to the facility.
• Present well groomed, professional image and be corteous and tactful at all times.
• Ability to operate a typewriter or computer.
• Show discretion in handling of confidential information.
• Have a pleasant and professional phone manner.
• Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, personnel and the general public.
• Have well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

Shifts: Per Diem weekends!!

Pay Rate: Up to $17.00 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer