Receptionist - Full-Time

PACS•Sarasota, FL

7d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Receptionist provides clerical and administrative support in the Reception/Administrative area. The role greets and assists visitors, answers telephone calls, manages visitor check-in, handles mail, schedules appointments, and maintains the reception area. The position has no clinical duties or involvement and no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must protect the confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information, and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, clerical functions, and multiline phone systems.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous administrative or receptionist experience.

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative and clerical support.
Greet and welcome patients, clients, and other visitors in a friendly and positive manner.
Answer telephone calls, take messages, and forward calls.
Check visitors in and direct or escort them to destinations.
Inform other employees of visitors’ arrivals and cancellations.
Maintain the visitor sign-in log.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail.
Schedule appointments and maintain meeting room bookings.
Maintain and tidy the reception area.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Protect the confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information, and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures.