Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Front Desk Coordinator/Receptionist
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, United States
The Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for employees and visitors, ensuring that established office protocols are followed (guest sign-in, etc.). The Coordinator represents the company with professionalism and courtesy, providing a welcoming and organized environment. This role is responsible for politely answering and directing phone calls, receiving and sending mail, coordinating internal office meetings, maintaining office common spaces (breakroom, conference rooms, reception area), managing office and breakroom supplies, and supporting other administrative activities as requested. This position is based at the Coral Gables, Florida headquarters and requires a full‑time on‑site presence (Monday through Friday).
Responsibilities
Greet visitors warmly in the reception area, ensure guests are comfortable and sign in upon entry. If needed, direct them to their designated workspace
Maintain conference room schedules and assist employees with finding space for meetings (Outlook and DeskBird). Confirm Conference rooms are clean and ready for meetings
Answer telephones, transfer calls, take, and forward messages
Assist HR in preparing and distributing external onboarding schedules for new hires, ensuring all necessary information is accurate, complete, and sent in a timely manner
Collect and forward HR‑related state mail to HR Operations, including the re‑routing of employment verification calls and other related correspondence to ensure proper handling and compliance
Maintain an organized and fully stocked breakroom and coffee stations, checking throughout the day to ensure coffee, bottled water dispensers, and related supplies functional, clean, and replenished, and reorder supplies and water as needed
Partner with the Office Manager to coordinate meeting logistics, including ordering food, preparing beverages, and setting up and picking up meeting and kitchen areas
Provide proactive support to meeting facilitators and guests, including assistance with tasks such as validating parking and ensuring a positive visitor experience
Collect and distribute daily incoming mail
Maintain appropriate inventory of kitchen and general office supplies, ordering and replenishing items for the office and meeting rooms as needed, fill paper trays on copy and fax machines, communicate with vendor for any needed supplies or repairs
Process company business card orders with vendor and ship cards to appropriate employee
Receiving, logging, and distributing packages received
Processing outgoing shipments of documents and packages
Maintain log for key box (supply room)
Update Catalyst’s employee telephone listing and communicate to company as needed
Organize storage room, supplies cabinets and packaging supplies
Other office-related activities as needed and directed to ensure office and reception run efficiently
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Education & Experience
High School graduate, Associate’s degree preferred, but not required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2+ years of professional experience in an office environment, including use of business email
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Prior experience in a fast‑paced environment with ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
High attention to detail and deadlines
Team oriented, self‑motivated, and energetic
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Professionalism and ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and outside parties
Must be able to occasionally move incoming packages which might weigh up to 40lbs as part of essential job functions. Responsibilities may include breaking down boxes, installing bottom‑load water dispensers, and organizing supplies on an occasional basis
Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
Benefits Catalyst is committed to providing competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more. Further details about our benefits package can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalystforrare/life/life-at-catalyst/?viewAsMember=true
Salary The base salary for this position will range from $24.04 to $30.35 per hour. Candidate experience, professional licensing, and geographic location will be taken into consideration.
EEO Statement Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status.
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Responsibilities
Greet visitors warmly in the reception area, ensure guests are comfortable and sign in upon entry. If needed, direct them to their designated workspace
Maintain conference room schedules and assist employees with finding space for meetings (Outlook and DeskBird). Confirm Conference rooms are clean and ready for meetings
Answer telephones, transfer calls, take, and forward messages
Assist HR in preparing and distributing external onboarding schedules for new hires, ensuring all necessary information is accurate, complete, and sent in a timely manner
Collect and forward HR‑related state mail to HR Operations, including the re‑routing of employment verification calls and other related correspondence to ensure proper handling and compliance
Maintain an organized and fully stocked breakroom and coffee stations, checking throughout the day to ensure coffee, bottled water dispensers, and related supplies functional, clean, and replenished, and reorder supplies and water as needed
Partner with the Office Manager to coordinate meeting logistics, including ordering food, preparing beverages, and setting up and picking up meeting and kitchen areas
Provide proactive support to meeting facilitators and guests, including assistance with tasks such as validating parking and ensuring a positive visitor experience
Collect and distribute daily incoming mail
Maintain appropriate inventory of kitchen and general office supplies, ordering and replenishing items for the office and meeting rooms as needed, fill paper trays on copy and fax machines, communicate with vendor for any needed supplies or repairs
Process company business card orders with vendor and ship cards to appropriate employee
Receiving, logging, and distributing packages received
Processing outgoing shipments of documents and packages
Maintain log for key box (supply room)
Update Catalyst’s employee telephone listing and communicate to company as needed
Organize storage room, supplies cabinets and packaging supplies
Other office-related activities as needed and directed to ensure office and reception run efficiently
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Education & Experience
High School graduate, Associate’s degree preferred, but not required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2+ years of professional experience in an office environment, including use of business email
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Prior experience in a fast‑paced environment with ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
High attention to detail and deadlines
Team oriented, self‑motivated, and energetic
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Professionalism and ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and outside parties
Must be able to occasionally move incoming packages which might weigh up to 40lbs as part of essential job functions. Responsibilities may include breaking down boxes, installing bottom‑load water dispensers, and organizing supplies on an occasional basis
Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
Benefits Catalyst is committed to providing competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more. Further details about our benefits package can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catalystforrare/life/life-at-catalyst/?viewAsMember=true
Salary The base salary for this position will range from $24.04 to $30.35 per hour. Candidate experience, professional licensing, and geographic location will be taken into consideration.
EEO Statement Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status.
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