Receptionist Per Diem

Apple Rehab Guilford•Guilford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Apple Rehab Guilford, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, is seeking a Per Diem Receptionist. This role involves performing clerical duties and recordkeeping to support the administrative team, ensuring proper procedures and maintaining confidentiality of facility information and records. The center is a 86-bed facility located in Guilford, Connecticut, known for its scenic waterfront property and a strong sense of family among residents and staff.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral directions in English.
Ability to type at least 40 wpm with accuracy.
Ability to perform simple math problems.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with many interruptions and distractions.
Ability to answer the phone, handle heavy phone contact in a pleasant and efficient manner, taking accurate messages and delivering them to the appropriate staff.
Ability to discern and maintain confidential information.
Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the staff, residents, and their support networks.

Responsibilities

Performs clerical duties and recordkeeping functions to assist the administrative team.
Ensures proper procedures and maintains the confidentiality of facility information and records.
Develops and maintains cooperative rapport with all facility personnel.
Greets and assists residents, visitors, vendors, and job applicants in a professional and courteous manner.
Processes mail, answers telephones, accurately records messages, and responds to inquiries courteously.
Types and proofreads reports, letters, and correspondence for staff as needed.
Maintains databases and lists of resident personal information and processes mailings.
Prepares admission packets and ensures distribution to appropriate departments.
Assists all other facility staff with duties and is able to set and follow priorities, ensuring deadlines are met.
Ensures that office equipment, including printers, are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Ensures that office equipment and supplies are readily available and working.
Programs the telephone system if necessary.
Sends, receives, and distributes faxes.
Ensures that the postage machine is functioning and has postage available.
Orders and tracks office supply needs and deals with appropriate vendors.