Receptionist (part-time)

sci; Ellenton (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Ellenton, FL is seeking a friendly receptionist to welcome visitors, answer calls, and provide light administrative support. You will greet guests, direct them, manage mail and records, maintain the waiting area, and assist with basic typing or data entry as needed.

The role requires high school diploma and at least six months of office experience, and includes weekend availability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months general office/reception experience preferred.
• Proficient in operating telephones, fax, and copier.
• Clear, professional speaking voice and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work Saturdays and/or Sundays and beyond standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and visitors, offering assistance upon entry.
• Notify staff when appointments arrive and escort guests to rooms.
• Answer routine questions about services, products, and directions.
• Notify management of customer service and security issues.
• Receive deceased belongings and follow chain-of-custody procedures.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls to staff.
• Maintain a comfortable waiting area and offer beverages.
• Manage mail and packages and keep files up to date.
• Light typing, proofreading, data entry or printing as needed.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Telephone proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Poise and diplomacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Receives client families and visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them courteously and appropriately. Answers, screens, and routes incoming phone calls plus other general office support duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets guests and visitors, offering assistance when entering the building
• Notifies staff members when appointments arrive and escorts guests to appropriate room
• Answers routine questions associated with services, products, location directions, etc.
• Immediately notifies and involves management with customer service and security issues
• Receives deceased belongings from family and follows chain of custody procedures
• Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls to appropriate staff members
• Maintains a comfortable environment for clients, providing beverages and other amenities for families as needed. May make coffee.
• Maintains guest-waiting area, disposing of trash, replacing tissues, and general straightening of furniture
• Receives incoming mail and packages
• Maintains organized and current electronic and paper files and records, such as deeds and trust files
• May perform light typing, proofreading, data entry or printing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Six months general office, receptionist, or administrative support experience preferred
• Proficient at operating telephones, fax, copier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Clear and professional speaking voice and tone
• Professional interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work schedule including Saturday and or Sunday and beyond standard business hours

Postal Code: 34222

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: US-FL - Ellenton