Receptionist

About the role

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Receptionist to represent the community by receiving residents, staff, and the public in a positive, helpful manner.

Schedule

10am – 6pm Monday – Friday

Pay

$19-$20/hour

Responsibilities

• Directs residents and guests to the appropriate office for assistance, resident room, or activity area as needed.
• Answers the telephone promptly and directs calls to the appropriate party, minimizing “holding” time.
• Provides clerical support to all departments, as assigned by supervisor, in a timely and organized manner.
• Copies, collates, and staples materials as requested.
• Provides support to other departments by maintaining files, assisting in filing, typing labels, and other office tasks as requested.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters dealing with personnel, residents, and management issues.
• Ensures that work area is clean, safe, and orderly.
• Assists with bookkeeping and reporting functions as assigned.
• Accurately maintains payroll for the community and ensures that all employees are paid correctly and timely.
• Completes new hire paperwork for all new employees and ensures it is completed accurately to company standards.
• Completes all accounts payable functions for the community.
• Maintains personnel records, background checks, E-verify, and I-9’s for the community.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Working knowledge of office machines (copier, fax, phone systems, etc.).
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 30 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center, 6220 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA