Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

This is a PRN position (as needed)

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

* Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year

* Tuition reimbursement

* Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

* Retirement contributions

* Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary:

A very visible and public relation position in handling all telephone calls and acts as an information center for all residents, co-workers, and guests.

Essential Functions:

* Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.

* Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.

* Receives callers, determines nature of business and directs callers to the appropriate destination.

* Provides information or directs inquiries to the appropriate person in a professional and polite manner. Handles requests for information in a positive/professional manner.

* Separates and sorts mail.

* Responsible for issuing receipts for payments and contributions which are received at the front desk and preparing a daily reconciliation sheet.

* Types memos, correspondences, reports and other documents as requested by department heads.

* Keeps inventory of office supplies.

* Enters information on the computer concisely, accurately and completely as directed by the supervisor.

* Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

* Requires tact, finesse, and a gracious spirit in meeting the requests and/or complaints in a manner reflective of Homewood's philosophy.

* Keyboard speed of 40 wpm; ability to use computer and word processing software; knowledge of office style manual.

* Ability to read, write and understand English well.

* Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.

* Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

* Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.

* Basic math skills.

* Ability to respond in a cheerful, pleasant, and professional manner to the public, and enjoys working with the public

* Ability to adjust priorities from one demand to another.

Physical Requirements:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires extensive work using a computer. This position has physical and mental aspects of sedentary work in which lifting requirements are minimal. Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.