Receptionist

Essential Duties

• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, scanners, copiers, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
• Answer telephones with pleasant demeanor using PVM approved greeting, give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Greet persons entering establishment with pleasant demeanor using PVM required greetings, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations or appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, staff personnel and employment information.
• Assess the situation and calls 911 for assistance when necessary when responding to the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) pages.
• Schedule space or equipment for special programs, meetings, or events.
• Distribute incoming mail or other materials on day received and prepare outgoing mail by next scheduled pickup.
• Perform administrative support tasks, such type, format, proofread, and recommend revisions on documents and make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures, safety policies and procedures, Federal, state and local regulations.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.

Requirements

• High School Graduate/General Education Degree (GED).
• One to two years related experience.
• Must have proficient skills in computers and Microsoft Office Software.