Receptionist Job at Elderwood in Town of Colonie

Overview

Receptionist – Elderwood at Colonie

Pay Rate: $15.60 - $18.31 / hourly

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, standard business hours (flexibility may be required)

Location: Elderwood at Colonie

Be the First Smile Residents and Visitors See! Join our team at Elderwood. Receptionists are the face of our community, playing a vital role in creating a warm, professional, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and visitors. In addition to administrative tasks, receptionists represent Elderwood in a friendly, helpful and positive manner and are an integral part of daily life for residents and guests.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and greets visitors in a friendly manner; ensure that the needs of caller or visitor are addressed or referred to appropriate staff.
• Sorts mail.
• Transport residents as directed by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.
• Delivers newspapers to residents.
• Collects fees and keeps records of guest tickets or special events; takes requests for reservations of conference rooms.
• Performs typing assignments.
• Forwards mail of discharged residents.
• Performs copy machine duplication.

Qualifications

• Experience with answering multi-line phone lines.
• Office experience and good typing skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Knowledge of office machines and equipment preferred.
• Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level required.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, PTO
• Employee referral program
• Friendly, supportive staff environment with opportunities for growth
• A meaningful role where you help improve residents’ daily experiences

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.