Receptionist

Receptionist

The Receptionist is responsible for greeting and providing guidance to all visitors and callers to the facility and providing administrative clerical support as needed. Duties and responsibilities include responding to telephone calls professionally by directing callers to appropriate staff members or by taking written messages. Visitors are to be greeted politely and professionally by directing them to appropriate staff members and/or locations. The receptionist handles all oral and written tasks in fluent English or fluent Spanish, as appropriate to individual tasks. Within the constraints of the regular influx of telephone and in-person contacts, provides helpful, efficient clerical support to administrative personnel, including typing word processing and spreadsheets. The receptionist receives incoming mail, stamps exterior of all incoming mail, opens then stamps incoming mail for specified types of mail, including all accounts payable, weighs and places correct postage on outgoing business mail. They also assist with receiving deliveries of supplies. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include good communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills. Word processing and spreadsheet experience desired. Sensitive to client needs (Mental Health/Substance Abuse). Bilingual Spanish/English, with demonstrated writing and speaking fluency. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. A high school diploma is required; however, this requirement may be waived for candidates with three or more years of experience as a receptionist. No professional certifications required. Customer Service/General Front Desk training is preferred. Must take and pass an annual TB test. Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear mask at all times during the flu season.

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.