The Chickasaw Nation is hiring: Receptionist in Purcell

We are currently looking for a Full Time Receptionist to join our Area of Child Development team located at the Child Development Center - Purcell working 7:30AM-4:30PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

Responsibilities:
* Maintains all children's records/files to verify all documentation is received
* Maintains daily attendance reports
* Monitors/ updates immunization records for children
* Monitors or records all childcare application received
* Maintains all paperwork for assigned area (e.g. medication logs, staff logs, incident reports, etc.)
* Answers the phone, transfers call, takes messages and screens calls per guidelines for areas served
* Ensures enrollment packets are accessible, and copies are kept on site
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Must be able to work quickly, efficiently and accurately
* Must be detail-oriented
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
* Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
* Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products

Experience:

Nonessential:
* 1 year directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Essential:
* High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be knowledgeable in Excel and Word and be familiar with tribal child development policies.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
* Standard Driver's License
* First Aid Certification

Essential:
* Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 10 days of employment, promotion or transfer date

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Works in an office setting
* Computers, printers, phones
* Communications phone, computer
* Interacts with young children
* Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Use computer up to 25% of shift
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* Pass pre-employment drug test