Receptionist - Part Time - Front Porch
Palo Alto, CA 94301
About the Job
Summary:
Receives callers at community/office, determines nature of business, and directs callers to destination by performing the following duties.
Detailed responsibilities:
* Receptionist
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
- Directs caller to destination and records name, time of call, nature of business, and person called upon
- Takes messages accurately including correct spelling of names and phone number
- Operates multi-line telephone console to receive incoming messages
- Greet incoming visitors, screen visitors in lobby if unfamiliar
- Proficiency with multi-line telephones, telephone head set, calculator, fax machine, postal machine and copy machine
- May cash checks; sell stamps, bill residents for meal charges by entering data on computer system
- May sell meal tickets to employees and issues visitors pass when required
- May make guest room reservations
- Monitor fire alarms, call 911 if applicable and direct emergency personnel
- Keep track of keys to residents, employees and vendors
- Performs variety of clerical duties, which may include various projects for the Executive Director, Marketing, Accounting and Activity Departments
- Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
- Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees
Credentials:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* High School diploma or GED
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.