Front Desk Receptionist

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a premier skilled nursing facility located in Trenton, New Jersey is seeking a part‑time Front Desk Receptionist. The receptionist will be responsible for greeting clients and visitors to our office and screening anyone entering or leaving the facility. As our receptionist, you will be in charge of giving clients directions to various parts of the office, contacting employees regarding visitors, making appointments for our residents and coordinating transportation/aids, answering phones and taking messages, sorting and distributing mail and other miscellaneous tasks. To be successful in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as competency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel. This is a part‑time position requiring working shifts in the evening and weekends. Receptionist Responsibilities: Screen anyone entering or leaving the facility. Operate the multi‑lined phones to answer incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate person or department and properly recording messages as required. Perform clerical work and maintain inventory. Serve as the Emergency Response Team in the event of a fire or disaster. Call 911 to give specific location and nature of the event, handle incoming calls, and follow direction of Response Team. Show compassion, patience, and empathy towards residents and their needs. Have extensive interactions with residents and staff. Assist residents with resident funds, as requested. Make resident appointments and arrange transportation/escorts. Communicate any emergencies clearly and timely with maintenance staff. Be familiar with the copy machine, fax, and scanner. Keep a record of residents going away, as well as residents in the hospital or health care center. Understand and practice HIPAA. Communicate effectively. Maintain regular attendance and professional appearance and attitude at all times. Receptionist Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Competency in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel. Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field is preferred. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr