Receptionist

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Responsibilities include: - Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner - Answer all telephone calls coming into the facility. Direct them to proper department or take messages as appropriate - Maintain copy machine. Inform Office Manager when supplies or repairs are needed - Complete general typing duties as assigned - Stamp outgoing mail as necessary - Inform social services director or activity director when flowers are delivered. If unavailable, handle distribution personally. - Work with employment applications, instructing them on proper procedure for filling out applications. Contact appropriate department supervisor for interviews - Notify nurses station, medical records and social services when a new resident arrives at the facility - Welcome all visitors, applicants, salesmen, etc. Remember that they get their first impression of the facility from you be sure ti is a positive first impression. - Keep an updated room location listing at all time in order to properly direct visitors to residents rooms - Direct all residents family members, employees with specific questions or concerns to the appropriate department supervisor. NEVER give out information regarding residents or employees, either to visitors or callers - Always be aware that the receptionist area is accessible to everyone and it must be maintained professionally at all times - Use paging system professionally at all times in locating individuals or making necessary announcements. Remember that your voice is heard by everyone present in the facility. - All other duties assigned by the office manager or administrator.