Weekend Receptionist

Apple Rehab Clipper; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Apple Rehab Avon in Avon, CT, a family-oriented skilled nursing and short-term rehab facility, seeks a Front Desk Receptionist for weekend shifts. The role supports the administrative team, handles inquiries, and maintains resident information with confidentiality.

The ideal candidate reads and writes English fluently, types 40 wpm, and works well under interruptions while delivering courteous service to residents, families and staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral directions in English.
• Type at least 40 wpm with accuracy and handle multiple tasks with interruptions.
• Must be able to answer the phone, take accurate messages and relay them to staff.
• Must maintain confidentiality of facility information at all times.
• Demonstrates cooperation and ability to work as a team.
• Exhibits patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Develops cooperative rapport with facility personnel, greets residents, visitors, vendors and applicants professionally.
• Processes mail, answers phones, records messages and prepares reports and correspondence.
• Maintains resident databases and distributes admission packets to appropriate departments.
• Assists staff with duties and helps set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ensures office equipment and supplies are maintained and functioning.
• Manages telephone system, faxes, postage and mailings as needed.
• Orders and tracks office supplies and coordinates with vendors.

Skills

English literacy

Typing 40 wpm

Multitasking

Phone etiquette

Confidentiality

Team player

Patience & positivity

Job description

Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab Avon!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Nestled in the tranquil, picturesque setting of Avon, CT, Apple Rehab Avon stands as a family-oriented, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab facility offering personalized care in our 60-bed establishment. Situated conveniently just a few miles from Rt. 44, our location ensures accessibility within this idyllic rural landscape.

Why Choose Apple Rehab Avon?

Our hallmark is delivering exceptional care to all residents. With a dedicated team, many of whom have remained with us for numerous years, we've cultivated an experienced and cohesive group that embodies a familial bond, guaranteeing a supportive and comforting environment for our staff and residents.

About Us:

As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Opportunity: Front Desk Receptionist

Schedule: Weekends

Receptionist Responsibilities: Performs clerical duties and recordkeeping functions to assist the administrative team in meeting the needs of the facility, to ensure proper procedures and that the confidentiality of facility information and records is maintained at all times.

Essential Job Functions (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Develops and maintains cooperative rapport with all facility personnel, greets and assists residents, visitors, vendors and job applicants in a professional and courteous manner.
• Process mail, answers telephones, accurately records messages and responds to inquiries in a courteous manner. Types and proofreads reports, letters and correspondence for staff as needed.
• Maintains databases and lists of resident personal information such as phone numbers and processes mailings as needed. Prepares admission packets and ensures distribution to appropriate departments.
• Assists all other facility staff with duties and is able to set and follow priorities ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Is responsible to ensure that office equipment including printers are maintained in a clean and safe manner, and ensures that the equipment and supplies are readily available and working.
• Programs the telephone system if necessary; sends, receives and distributes faxes; ensures that the postage machine is functioning and has postage available.
• Knows how to order and track office supply needs and deals with appropriate vendors.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral directions in English.
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm with accuracy, perform simple math problems and handle multiple tasks at the same time with many interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to answer the phone, handle heavy phone contact in a pleasant and efficient manner taking accurate messages and delivering them to the appropriate staff.
• Ability to discern and then maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the staff, residents and their support networks.

Note: Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked. Inquire within for specific details.

Apple Rehab is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.