Receptionist

DRESS CODE: Business Casual/Casual (depending on the day and if there are planned meetings/visitors etc).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Receptionist is to remain in the lobby area at all times and work with other staff for relief coverage to determine appropriate time for lunch and breaks.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Make sure the switchboard is open and operating promptly at 8:00 a.m. throughout the day until 5:00 p.m. Relief coverage will be provided for a onehour lunch as well as morning and afternoon breaks

*** Greets visitors in a professional friendly and hospitable manner

*** Ensures visitors sign in receives a visitor badge and notifies appropriate staff to escort visitors beyond the lobby area

*** Professionally answers incoming calls

*** Ensures call are redirected to the appropriate staff or transfer call to voice mail when appropriate

*** Receives and sorts incoming mail and faxes for pickup

*** Keeps front desk manual uptodate detailing receptionist procedures

*** Performs other routine clerical functions as directed

EDUCATION AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

*** High school diploma or GED

*** Minimum of one year administrative experience

*** Experience in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)

SPECIAL ABILITIES AND/OR REQUIREMENTS:

***Excellent phone etiquette

*** Excellent verbal communication skills

*** Punctual

***Able to work with minimum supervision

*** Should be customer service driven

*** Able to multitask