Receptionist

Status: on-call

Schedule: As needed

Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S Pearl St, Tacoma WA 98465

Wage: $17/hour

The primary responsibility of a receptionist is to perform support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The receptionist will be responsible for greeting and directing visitors upon arrival, answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies as well as additional clerical duties.

Responsibilities:

• Answer telephones, operate facility paging system, and manage resident list and incoming calls to residents.
• Greet visitors, and give directions and information to guests, residents and sales representatives.
• Ensure all visitors abide by existing rules, use ID badges and manage the sign in/out log.
• Assist Administrator and Department Directors in administrative manners.
• Receive, sort and distribute mail.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, additional education or secretarial training preferred.

Experience

• 1 years of experience in a clerical position, preferably in a healthcare office setting.
• 1 years of experience in a customer service position.
• Ability to use general office equipment and computer systems required.
• Must present a professional appearance and reputation to represent Avamere and this facility.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify