Receptionist (part-time)

sci; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Houston is seeking an administrative receptionist to welcome guests, manage routine inquiries, and route calls. The role supports operations by organizing files and maintaining a respectful, confidential environment for families and staff.

Responsibilities include handling mail, escorting visitors, and assisting with light typing or data entry as needed. The position requires a HS diploma and basic MS Office skills, with weekend hours possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months general office, receptionist, or administrative support experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and basic computer literacy.

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.
• 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.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Poise & diplomacy

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telephone system

Printer/Copier

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

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: 77039

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: US-TX - Houston