Receptionist Part-Time

Kern River Transitional Care in; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Training and growth opportunities

Benefits and PTO eligibility

Job summary

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a friendly, dependable Part-Time Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the facility in Bakersfield, CA. You will greet residents and visitors, manage calls, assist with check-in, and maintain logs in a busy healthcare setting.

The role requires strong customer-service skills, professionalism, and the ability to stay organized. Prior clerical or healthcare exposure is a plus, with a flexible weekend/holiday schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer-service experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, families, visitors, vendors, and employees warmly and professionally.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Monitor the reception area and assist visitors with check-in procedures.
• Provide general facility information and direct questions to the appropriate department.
• Maintain visitor logs and follow facility safety and security procedures.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, packages, deliveries, and correspondence.
• Assist with filing, copying, scanning, faxing, data entry, and other clerical duties.
• Schedule appointments and assist with maintaining calendars as assigned.
• Communicate resident and family requests to appropriate staff members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
• Protect residents’ privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.
• Follow facility policies, infection-prevention practices, and emergency procedures.
• Provide administrative support to facility leadership and department managers as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist – Part-Time Kern River Transitional Care

Pay Range: $18.50–$19.00+ per hour, based on experience

Be the Welcoming Face of Kern River Transitional Care! Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a friendly, dependable, and professional Part-Time Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for residents, families, visitors, employees, and community partners, you will play an important role in creating a warm and positive experience for everyone who enters our facility. The ideal candidate has excellent customer-service skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to remain organized in a busy healthcare environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet residents, families, visitors, vendors, and employees warmly and professionally.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Monitor the reception area and assist visitors with check-in procedures.
• Provide general facility information and direct questions to the appropriate department.
• Maintain visitor logs and follow facility safety and security procedures.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, packages, deliveries, and correspondence.
• Assist with filing, copying, scanning, faxing, data entry, and other clerical duties.
• Schedule appointments and assist with maintaining calendars as assigned.
• Communicate resident and family requests to appropriate staff members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
• Protect residents’ privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.
• Follow facility policies, infection-prevention practices, and emergency procedures.
• Provide administrative support to facility leadership and department managers as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous receptionist, administrative, customer-service, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing or long-term-care experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Friendly, patient, and professional approach when assisting residents and families.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and interruptions in a busy environment.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed.

Why Join Kern River Transitional Care?

• Competitive pay of $18.50–$19.00+ per hour, based on experience
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Benefits and paid time off based on eligibility and facility policy
• Meaningful work supporting residents, families, and a dedicated healthcare team

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.