Receptionist (Per Diem)

Emerald Peek Rehab; City of Peekskill, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Peek Rehab in Peekskill, NY is hiring a Front Desk Receptionist to greet visitors, answer calls, manage scheduling, and support clerical duties at the front desk of the facility.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer experience, and proficiency in English. Weekend and holiday shifts are included, with pay up to $18 per hour and a commitment to professional, respectful service.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer experience required; Microsoft Office knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, determine purpose, and direct them to destinations.
• Answer calls, handle emails and memos, and converse with individuals.
• Operate telephone switchboard to screen/forward calls and take messages.
• Sort and distribute mail and prepare messages.
• Maintain a filing system for records.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Phone switchboard

Job description

Front Desk Receptionist

Pay Rate: Up to $18 an hour

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of your job position is to preform clerical duties, answer inquiries and/or provide general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties information regarding Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Essential Functions:

• Greet persons entering establishment, determined nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.

• Telephone conversations, email, writing letters and memos, and face to face discussions with individuals and/or team.

• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.

• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.

• Maintain a functioning filing system for records within your job duties.

• Schedule appointments and/or provide tours.

• Perform various clerical duties as directed.

• Release information in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Monitor the entrance of residents going in and out the front door.

• Ensure administrative functions are carried out promptly for an efficient operation within your job responsibilities.

• Assure that your office space is maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform required duties.

• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished as new duties are assigned or current duties are changed.

• Perform Administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.; as directed by the Admissions Coordinator.

• Provide information to resident/families as necessary, or refer to appropriate department or agency.

• Type and prepare confidential reports/spreadsheets.

• Assist in solving operational problems that may arise within your job responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience:Computer experience required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred.Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Familiarity with phone consoles preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to life, push, pull and move a minimum of 25 pounds.

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.

• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Shift: Weekends and holiday

Pay Rate: Up to $18 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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