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Receptionist
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What they do
A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.
$40,509 / year median in Massachusetts
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Greet patients, visitors, families with a positive, helpful attitude; provide exceptional customer service Provides assistance and guidance to visitors, directing them to various locations. Ensure visitors are checking in and out of the building Get identification from agency, vendor visitors Answering phones for a multi-line phone system Answer, forward, and return calls in a timely manner Fielding calls from Families, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Patients, Physicians, etc. Taking and dispatching emergency and non-emergency messages Remaining pleasant and professional with callers, and calm under pressure Working hand in hand with coworkers Check office voicemail, return calls and forward to other team members as necessary Entering resident demographics into Point Click Care Maintaining client account information Handling Protected Health Information Assist in the processing of AP invoices and payments including coding, filing, data entry Scan and store documents into document management systems or databases Respond to Vendor payment requests calls by sending information to Corporate Accounts Payable as applicable Distribute mail/package deliveries throughout office Monitor Roam Alert alarms and respond in accordance with policy and procedure. Ability to handle occasional pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, locating personnel, etc. Forwards medical reports, Express Mail, mail, etc., to the appropriate personnel and/or resident. Utilize the public address system and beepers in accordance with established procedures. Responds to emergency calls following established protocol. Communicate effectively during routine and emergency situations. Ensure that the lobby is maintained in an orderly and clean manner. Perform duties in a safe manner. Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when dealing with peers and supervisors. Adhere to all aspects of Customer Service, some examples include the following: Working together, showing empathy, courteous communication, respect for others. Perform other related duties as required