Temp Front Desk Receptionist – 6‑Month Hospice Role

Ascend Health; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in New Jersey is seeking a Receptionist for a 6-month temp assignment. Hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm. The Receptionist will answer calls, take messages, provide directions, and handle mail and deliveries.

This role requires 2-4 years clerical/reception experience, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills, and accuracy. Ascend Hospice offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of clerical/reception experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff and visitors.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and thoroughly in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone in courteous manner and transfers call to the appropriate staff members.
• Take accurate messages and forwards them in a timely manner.
• Provide accurate directions in response to inquiries.
• Maintain a current and accurate visitor's log.
• Receive and distributes incoming paperwork, applications and mail quickly and completely.
• Respond to inquiries for information in a timely and thorough manner.
• Accept deliveries and routes them to the appropriate departments.
• Perform copying and routine filing as requested.
• Distribute all mail and facsimiles to appropriate personnel.
• Send outgoing mail and facsimiles as requested.
• Order supplies for the corporate office and maintains inventory of basic office supplies.
• Keep files and records well-organized.
• Perform administrative task for billing office.
• Follows verbal and written instructions accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Clerical experience

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Attention to accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Ascend Hospice in New Jersey is seeking a Receptionist for a 6-month temp assignment. Hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm. The Receptionist will answer calls, take messages, provide directions, and handle mail and deliveries.

This role requires 2-4 years clerical/reception experience, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills, and accuracy. Ascend Hospice offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.