Receptionist

VITAS Healthcare•Ferry Pass, FL

24d

About The Position

The receptionist is responsible for answering incoming telephone calls, determining purpose of callers, and forwarding calls to appropriate personnel or department. Takes and delivers messages or transfers calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable. Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information. Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel. Monitors visitor access and issues passes when required. Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating. VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission. All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have one to three years prior relevant experience.
Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously and communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and visitors.
Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Answering incoming telephone calls
Determining purpose of callers
Forwarding calls to appropriate personnel or department
Takes and delivers messages or transfers calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable
Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information
Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel
Monitors visitor access and issues passes when required
Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating