Receptionist - ONC

About Sea Mar

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1978 that offers comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities in Washington State, with a focus on serving Latino populations. The organization operates more than 90 clinics and multiple community programs, and serves all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay.

The Receptionist greets and directs visitors and callers, provides administrative clerical support, and ensures a welcoming environment for all clients. This position requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

• Respond to telephone calls professionally, directing callers to staff members or taking written messages.
• Respond to visitors politely and professionally, directing them to staff or locations.
• Handle oral and written tasks in fluent English or Spanish, as appropriate.
• Provide clerical support, including typing, word processing, and spreadsheet creation.
• Receive and process incoming mail, stamp and open accounts payable items, and add correct postage to outgoing business mail.
• Assist with receiving supplies deliveries.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Adhere to Sea Mar core values: demonstrating integrity, compassion, social justice advocacy, and commitment to continuous learning and client‑centered service.

• Office Skills
  • Good written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • Experience with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Sensitivity to client needs in mental health and substance abuse contexts.
• Language Skills
  • Fluency in both written and spoken Spanish and English.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• A high school diploma is required; may be waived for candidates with at least three years of receptionist experience.
• No professional certification required; customer service or front desk training is preferred.

• Sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient-related information.
• Comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar.
• Complete an annual competency test as a receptionist.
• Maintain no history or evidence of alcohol or drug misuse for at least three years prior to employment and during employment.

• Pass an annual tuberculosis test.
• Receive the annual influenza vaccine, unless a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration applies; exempt employees must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.

• Hourly wage: $21.30.
• Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; long‑term disability;
  Employee Assistance Program; paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays; 401(k) retirement option.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.