Overview
The Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for veterans, families, visitors, and staff entering the care center. This role provides a welcoming, professional presence while supporting administrative operations through clerical tasks, communication management, and coordination of front office activities. The receptionist helps ensure the smooth flow of information within the facility and promotes the organization’s mission to serve veterans with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for veterans, families, visitors, and staff entering the care center.
- Provide a welcoming, professional presence and support administrative operations through clerical tasks and communication management.
- Coordinate front office activities to promote smooth information flow within the facility.
- Support the organization’s mission to serve veterans with dignity and respect.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working as a front desk receptionist a plus
- Previous experience working in a Long-term Care / SNF setting a plus
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; applicants must be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position, candidates must apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within DARS. Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their COD.
If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Serves in the Manager on duty rotation. Nursing Leadership Only: Will be required to work as charge nurse when staffing challenges and emergencies present
Contact Information
Name: Beth Rinker
Email: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov