Receptionist

Description

• Answers, screens and direct call on multi-line phone system in a courteous and professional manner; takes messages and/or forwards telephone calls to appropriate employee and/or voice mail.
• Clears messages each morning and delivers them to the appropriate employees.
• Meets and greets all visitors; determines their needs and directs them to the appropriate employee/locations.
• Opens and routes incoming mail.
• Prepares and forwards outgoing mail and packages.
• Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing as required.
• Organizes and maintains file system; files correspondence and other records

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Continually required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds

Qualifications

• Associates degree (A.A.) preferred; two to four years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in Windows Microsoft.
• Able to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Keystrokes a minimum of 35 wpm.
• High accuracy in data entry.
• Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to perform diversified clerical functions and basic accounting procedures.