Receptionist-PD
About The Position
St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital are proud members of Catholic Health and have served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every resident and patient, every time. A receptionist's duties encompass greeting visitors, answering phones, managing call transfers, handling mail, and providing administrative support, while essential skills include strong communication, organizational abilities, and customer service skills. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Receptionist Duties: Front Desk Management: Greeting and directing visitors. Managing the flow of people entering and exiting the building. Ensuring the reception area is clean and organized. Telephone Management: Answering and transferring phone calls. Taking and relaying messages accurately and promptly. Paging overhead Administrative Support: Providing support to other departments Handling mail and deliveries. Customer Service: Providing information and assistance to visitors and clients. Addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally residents, visitors & staff.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Friendly and approachable demeanor.
- Ability to handle visitor/resident inquiries and resolve issues professionally.
Responsibilities
- Greeting and directing visitors.
- Managing the flow of people entering and exiting the building.
- Ensuring the reception area is clean and organized.
- Answering and transferring phone calls.
- Taking and relaying messages accurately and promptly.
- Paging overhead
- Providing support to other departments
- Handling mail and deliveries.
- Providing information and assistance to visitors and clients.
- Addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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