Receptionist; Part Time

Receptionist (Part Time)### Receptionist (Part Time)
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Covenant Living of Northbrook - Northbrook, IL:
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* Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Receptionist. This position is accountable for greeting residents, staff, and visitors in person or on the telephone, in a manner that promotes Covenant Living in a positive, professional way.
** This position is a Part Time position*
* ** Shift/

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**** Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, plus every other weekend 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
***** In this role, the Receptionist will:
**** Answer all telephone calls as quickly as possible in a polite, personal, and friendly manner. Transfers calls appropriately. Take messages when the individual requested (resident or staff) is not available.
* Monitor emergency system, directs staff to emergent situations, calls emergency personnel as appropriate, completes resident checks as appropriate to specific desk
* Provide information to all visitors and see that they are directed to the appropriate individual who can assist them, ensuring that all visitors/contractors sign in and wear appropriate badges according to policy and procedure.
* Ensure that reception desk and lobby are kept clean and organized after each shift.
* Facilitate transportation requests to appropriate staff, coordinate and communicate the timing of transportation to residents and staff. Places courtesy calls to residents to remind them of transportation trips.
* Assist residents in signing up for programs and activities and collect payment.
* Is knowledgeable about all office equipment and is able to demonstrate how to use it to other staff, monitors equipment, reports supply need and issues to Lead Receptionist.
* Sell postage stamps to residents and staff, receive packages and mail, sort mail and log in packages, inform residents/staff of packages to pick up.
* Facilitate maintenance requests, inputs requests into system, and communicates to appropriate staff urgent or emergent situations.
* Complete monthly charge sheets in accordance to procedure.
* Support other departments in clerical duties as assigned by the Administrative Services Coordinator
* Support the Lead Receptionist in clerical duties and maintenance of the reception area
* Balance cash register/drawer including cash receipts and checks that have been cashed for individuals at the desk.  
*** The ideal candidate will have:
**** High school education or equivalent.
* One year of secretarial training or clerical experience.
* Highly organized, detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written in English. .
* Pleasant personality and telephone voice.
* Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation.
* Complete confidentiality when circulating general information.
* Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Suite.
* Interest in and desire to work with older adults.
** Compensation Pay Range:**$16.30 - $21.58 per hour
** Reasonable Pay Estimate
** A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.30 - $21.58 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.