Receptionist (On Call)

Merrill Gardens; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Ballard is seeking a compassionate Receptionist for on-call shifts in Seattle, WA. You will greet visitors, manage multi-line phone calls, and provide front-office support to residents and staff in a caring senior living community.

The role supports residents’ wellness journey and represents a family-owned company with decades of service. On-call opportunities include full- and part-time availability and potential advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ receptionist experience preferred; minimum one year customer service experience.
• Prior multi-line phone experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors.
• Answer the telephone.
• Maintain the front office area in a neat and organized manner.
• Provide administrative support to all departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Receptionist experience

Job description

Need Some Extra Spending Money? Consider becoming a Senior Living Receptionist (On Call)

The hours would be irregular in that when someone calls in sick, we call to see if you're available. Shifts are 7:30AM-1:00PM or 1:00PM - 8:00PM. And that could be several days to five days in a row. This would be a perfect extra source of income for someone who works out of their home or is retired. Is this you? Then I look forward to hearing from you. Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Ballard is currently accepting applications for a Receptionist to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home. If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth‑generation family business. We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long‑term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed!

We offer our full-time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

We offer our part‑time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Receptionists are responsible for:

• Greeting all visitors
• Answering the telephone.
• Maintaining the front office area in a neat and organized manner.
• Providing administrative support to all departments on a as needed basis.

If you are someone with:

• A High School diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience as a receptionist (preferred)
• A Minimum of one year’s customer service experience.
• Prior multi‑line phone experience.

The pay range for this position listed above will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires regular use of a computer and may involve occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs), bending, or reaching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens at Ballard is an Equal Opportunity Employer