Receptionist
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 18 - 21
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answers a multi-line telephone system and directs callers to appropriate personnel.
- Screens incoming client calls according to departmental procedures in a courteous manner. When necessary refer clients to other agencies.
- Route other calls to appropriate staff personnel in a timely manner.
- Ensure receptionist area is kept clean and organized.
- Route all incoming mail and facsimiles to appropriate staff.
- Receives date stamp sort and route all incoming mail and parcels daily.
- Greets visitors determines nature of business and announces visitors to appropriate personnel.
- Performs a daily inter-office to various county departments in Downtown complex.
- Maintains clothing donation closet.
- Maintains conference room reservations.
- Reports to work on time and presents themselves in a professional manner and appearance at all times.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Some College.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bilingual English and Spanish required.
- Must be customer service oriented and possesses excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Presents a positive demeanor works well with the public and other staff.
- High level of accuracy effective organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple calls inquiries from courts lawyers clients (including those detained in jails and prisons) and clients families.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
- Ability to learn and become proficient in various software and web applications.
- Knowledge of local government services.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 pay periods
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Dental Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Administrative Experience
- Medical Receptionist
- Phone Etiquette
