Receptionist

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Springfield, MO

33d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Join our warm and welcoming senior living community as a PRN Receptionist, providing support on an as-needed basis, including occasional evening shifts and weekend coverage. This role is essential in creating a positive first impression for everyone who walks through our doors. As the Receptionist, you will deliver exceptional customer service to residents, families, visitors, applicants, vendors, and team members. You’ll help ensure the front desk runs smoothly while fostering a friendly, professional, and supportive environment.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Ability to maintain a positive, pleasant manner in a stressful, demanding environment.
Ability to maintain composure during frequent interruptions and in emergency situations.
Ability to read, write and verbalize understanding of written documentation, verbal instructions, and policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision by following community procedures and guidelines and using good judgment.
Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.

Responsibilities

Manages a multi-line telephone system by answering calls in a timely manner, relaying messages accurately and in a courteous, customer friendly manner.
Provides a positive first impression of the community to all customers.
Distributes and sends mail and faxes.
Maintains inventory of office supplies.
Assists managers in special projects and mailings as requested.
Assists Executive Director and Business Office Manager as needed.
Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.