Receptionist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organizationJOB DESCRIPTIONWithin the constraints of the regular influx of telephone and in-employee contacts, provides helpful, efficient clerical support to administrative employees, including typing, word processing, and spreadsheets.Receives incoming mail, mails outgoing items.Assists with receiving deliveries of supplies.Other duties assigned by the supervisor.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThis employee must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient-related information.This employee must comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar.This employee must complete an annual competency test as a receptionist.The employee in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this center.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, this employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.OFFICE SKILLSGood communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.Word processing and spreadsheet experience desired.INTEREMPLOYEEAL SKILLSSensitive to client needs (Mental Health/Substance Abuse).LANGUAGE SKILLSBilingual Spanish/English, with demonstrated writing and speaking fluency preferred.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.REASONING ABILITYAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.Education and Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical ScreeningHigh school education required.No professional certifications required. Customer Service/General Front Desk training is preferred.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSMust take and pass an annual TB test.Annual influenza vaccine required. The only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by the Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Salary: $21.30/hour (Union position)Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday-FridayHourly - Hourly Plan, 21.30 USD HourlyWhat We Offer: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. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEAP (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.Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.Please visit our website to learn more about us at You may also apply thru our Career page at this link. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sea Mar Community Health Centers