Receptionist Part-Time

Receptionist - Part-Time

Kern River Transitional Care
Pay Range: $18.00-$19.00 per hour, based on experience
Be the Welcoming Face of Kern River Transitional Care!

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a friendly, dependable, and professional Part-Time Receptionist to join our team.

As the first point of contact for residents, families, visitors, employees, and community partners, you will help create a warm and positive experience for everyone entering our facility.

This is a strictly clerical position located in the reception and administrative area.

It does not include clinical involvement or resident-care duties of any kind.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Greet residents, families, visitors, vendors, and employees with a friendly and professional attitude.


* Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls.


* Take accurate messages and forward calls to the appropriate person or department.


* Check visitors in and direct or escort them to the appropriate destination.


* Notify employees of visitor arrivals, appointments, and cancellations.


* Maintain an accurate visitor sign-in log.


* Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.


* Schedule appointments and maintain meeting-room reservations.


* Provide general administrative and clerical support.


* Assist with copying, scanning, faxing, filing, and data entry.


* Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.


* Protect residents' privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all protected health information.


* Promptly report suspected or known confidentiality violations to the Administrator.


* Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.


* Perform additional clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications


* High school diploma or GED required.


* Previous receptionist, administrative, clerical, or customer-service experience preferred.


* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.


* Experience using a multiline telephone system and standard office equipment preferred.


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Strong organization, attention to detail, and customer-service skills.


* Ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions in a busy environment.


* Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.


* Dependable attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude.


* Flexibility to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed.

Skills and Abilities


* Ability to read and understand workplace policies, procedures, technical materials, and business correspondence.


* Ability to write professional messages, reports, and routine correspondence.


* Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, managers, employees, and visitors.


* Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled...