Receptionist (Weekends)

Position Summary

The Receptionist receives visitors, answers phones, ascertains their needs and contacts the proper individual, and performs related clerical duties according to the project assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates multi-positioned telephone switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing and inner-office calls, and performs other tasks related to communication.
• Greets visitors, determines their needs, and contacts the proper person.
• Answers general questions and gives general information to those visiting or calling the community.
• Performs a variety of other clerical duties, depending upon project assigned, such as posting data from one record to another, typing reports, sorting and distributing mail and phone messages, and other related clerical duties.
• Schedules and coordinates tele-conference calls.
• Sorts and distributes mail and other inter-office materials necessary for community operations.
• Schedules and coordinates room calendars.
• Accurately completes assignments according to directions given and performs other duties as required of position.

Other Job Functions

• Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including:
• Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all
• Fostering excellence in everything we do
• Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth
• Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative
• Fully complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy
• Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards
• Maintains a professional image to the public and residents
• Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent G.E.D., including courses in typing required.
• Training And Experience: Experience as a receptionist with public contact desirable. Experience with personal computers and related software preferred.
• Knowledge And Abilities: Knowledge of telephone etiquette, interpersonal communication, typing formats for correspondence and documents, calendaring and filing.

Starting pay ranges from $19.40 - $24.44 per hour.

Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Work Conditions And Physical Requirements

• X Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Additional Information

• The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.
• All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
• Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.