What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at The Davis Community?
Description
BASIC PURPOSE:
To operate telephone switchboard, direct calls appropriately and take messages. To greet visitors, determine nature of their business and to provide appropriate information. Provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. This position will include evening and weekend hours!
MAJOR WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Operates telephone switchboard; directs calls to appropriate destination, takes messages and distributes messages via voicemail or written.
- Greets and directs visitors and residents, answers questions to the best of his/her ability.
- Greets new applicants and distributes applications.
- Handles all incoming and outgoing mail for entire facility.
- Follows reception area procedures during fire alarms.
- Fills administration area copiers and fax machine with copy paper.
- Performs clerical duties including making copies as needed.
- Responsible for front desk petty cash box and resident fund.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must have excellent communication and strong organizational skills
- Must be able to read and write.
- Must be able to operate telephone equipment, copiers and fax machine.
- Ability to work independently on assigned task as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
- Physical exertion such as standing, stooping, lifting, pushing, carrying and bending required no more than 20% of the time.
- Minimal exposure to infectious disease.
- Physical job demands may be subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Experience preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.