What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at University of Southern California?
Since 1897, the Ostrow School of Dentistry has shaped talented students into outstanding dentists and dental hygienists. Our challenging clinical education and our expert faculty members provide future oral health professionals with the skills they need in order to become the best.
This is a temporary 6 month fixed-term position.
Dentists and dental hygienists are consistently viewed as some of the most trusted and respected professionals that serve the public, and our graduates are part of the reason. The Ostrow School of Dentistry not only educates excellent clinicians but also produces professionals who earn their patients’ trust with unyielding commitment to exemplary ethical standards. Our graduates also earn the respect of their colleagues, taking active leadership roles in the organized dentistry community from local to international levels.
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is looking for a Bilingual English /Spanish speaking Receptionist. Dental background is preferred.
Job Summary:
Greets and assists visitors. Answers telephones and provides appropriate information. Performs clerical tasks, as assigned. Works in environment having demanding workload, complex telephone system or switchboard and/or where information of a more complex nature must be accurately provided to callers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education: High School Diploma
Preferred Experience: Experience as a receptionist, Bilingual English / Spanish oral and written communication.
Skills:
Answering telephones
Communicate with other to gather information
Input data
Maintain Logs
Read handwritten text
Research information
Minimum Education: Less than high school, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience as a receptionist or comparable clerical experience.
Job ID REQ20176107 Posted Date 06/08/2026
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This is a temporary 6 month fixed-term position.
Dentists and dental hygienists are consistently viewed as some of the most trusted and respected professionals that serve the public, and our graduates are part of the reason. The Ostrow School of Dentistry not only educates excellent clinicians but also produces professionals who earn their patients’ trust with unyielding commitment to exemplary ethical standards. Our graduates also earn the respect of their colleagues, taking active leadership roles in the organized dentistry community from local to international levels.
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is looking for a Bilingual English /Spanish speaking Receptionist. Dental background is preferred.
Job Summary:
Greets and assists visitors. Answers telephones and provides appropriate information. Performs clerical tasks, as assigned. Works in environment having demanding workload, complex telephone system or switchboard and/or where information of a more complex nature must be accurately provided to callers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education: High School Diploma
Preferred Experience: Experience as a receptionist, Bilingual English / Spanish oral and written communication.
Skills:
Answering telephones
Communicate with other to gather information
Input data
Maintain Logs
Read handwritten text
Research information
Minimum Education: Less than high school, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience as a receptionist or comparable clerical experience.
Job ID REQ20176107 Posted Date 06/08/2026
Apply
Current employees apply here