Under the supervision of the Reception and Facilities Support Supervisor, the Receptionist is responsible for routing all incoming calls, attending to visitors, vendors, and employees, phone inquiries, and other various clerical functions.
This position, at times, will also be available for clerical work for the Administration department.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Answer, screen, and direct calls appropriately, by utilizing the Switchvox telephone system. Assure that phone calls are forwarded to the telephone exchange system in the evening.
2. Greet patrons, employees, visitors, and vendors entering the organization, making sure to properly screen and log everyone into the visitor sign in Sheet.
Direct vendors, visitors, participants, and employees from other centers to their correct destinations. 3. Provide information regarding agency services and policies, which may require interpretation of rules and policies.
4. Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports, which may require gathering of information from different sources, compiling such data and arranging it into a proper format.
5. Type correspondence : reports, forms, schedules, and a variety of other materials as per instructions. 6. File / archive materials according to an established filing system;
retrieve files and create new files as required. 7. Use and upkeep various standard office equipment : calculator, keys, copy machines, TTY (Teletypewriter) Phones, headsets, and computers.
8. Assist receptionist at other centers in their daily activities, and provide coverage as needed, and update and maintain receptionist binder.
9. Distribute lunch tickets and maintain a log to be turned in to the Accounting Department. Monies collected will be stored under lock and key and will be tuned into the Medicare / Medicaid Billing Specialist.
twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday). 10. Receive / distribute packages from FedEx, UPS, or other distribution companies, using the Delivery Sign in sheet.
11. Assist the mail room clerk in receiving, sorting, and routing mail to appropriate staff. 12. Participates in department monthly meeting by providing feedback and a written report on progress / issues on their assigned responsibilities.
14. Tidy and maintain the reception area, and Adheres to BSHS values, standards, and policies and procedures. 15. Performs other duties as assigned, logically related to the responsibility level of the current job description
Required Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : 1. Have basic knowledge of multiple party phone system and have minimal typing skills.
2. Have knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the use of standard office equipment.
3. Must have skill in dealing with people, in person and over the phone. 4. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, exercising courtesies and good judgement.
5. Must be respectful and professional. 6. Must have reliable / dependable transportation to and from work. 7. Must be able to pay attention to detail and have initiative.
8. Knowledge of the Standard English spelling, prescribed format, grammar, and punctuation. 9. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.
10. Good computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office. 11. Must be able to lift to 30 lbs.
Required Experience
High school diploma or high school equivalency required.
One year of administrative / clerical office work experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : 1. Have basic knowledge of multiple party phone system and have minimal typing skills.
2. Have knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the use of standard office equipment.
3. Must have skill in dealing with people, in person and over the phone. 4. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, exercising courtesies and good judgement.
5. Must be respectful and professional. 6. Must have reliable / dependable transportation to and from work. 7. Must be able to pay attention to detail and have initiative.
8. Knowledge of the Standard English spelling, prescribed format, grammar, and punctuation. 9. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.
10. Good computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office. 11. Must be able to lift to 30 lbs.
Full-time