Receptionist Part-Time

San Joaquin Nursing Center; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Training and growth opportunities

Benefits and PTO eligibility

Job summary

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation is hiring a Part-Time Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the facility. This strictly clerical role sits in the reception and administrative area, with no clinical duties involved.

Pay ranges from $17.50 to $18.00 per hour depending on experience. Responsibilities include greeting guests, answering calls, taking messages, scheduling, mail handling, and maintaining privacy of residents' information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous receptionist/clerical/customer-service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, families, visitors, vendors and staff in a friendly, professional manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls.
• Take messages and forward to appropriate person or department.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Communication

Organization

Customer-service

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Multiline telephone system

Job description

Receptionist - Part-Time

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation

Pay Range: $17.50-$18.00 per hour, based on experience

Be the Welcoming Face of Our Community!

San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 positive and welcoming experience.

This is a strictly clerical position located in the reception and administrative area. It does not include clinical involvement or resident-care duties of any kind.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet residents, families, visitors, vendors, and employees with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Take accurate messages and forward calls to the appropriate person or department.
• Check visitors in and direct or escort them to the appropriate destination.
• Notify employees of visitor arrivals, appointments, and cancellations.
• Maintain accurate visitor sign-in records.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
• Schedule appointments and maintain meeting-room reservations.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• Assist with copying, scanning, faxing, filing, and data entry.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
• Protect residents' privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all protected health information.
• Promptly report suspected or known confidentiality violations to the Administrator.
• Perform additional clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous receptionist, administrative, clerical, or customer-service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience using a multiline telephone system and standard office equipment preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions in a busy environment.
• Dependable attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand workplace policies, procedures, and business correspondence.
• Ability to write professional messages, reports, and routine correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, managers, employees, and visitors.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, reading, and prolonged computer use. Frequent use of office equipment - including telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and calculators is required. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. No travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Supportive and team-oriented 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.