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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
Type, file and distribute correspondence as directed. Answer telephone, take and deliver messages, run errands Sort, distribute, and route incoming mail to appropriate residents, departments, and/or personnel. Maintains postage meter in facility Orders supplies and schedules repairs and maintenance for all office machines. Type letters, reports, statements, minutes of meetings, agendas, etc. as necessary/directed. Maintain files and other records as directed. Receive and screen office visitors and telephone calls as necessary. Perform admitting, reception, telephone and/or switchboard duties as necessary/directed. Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to meet the needs of the facility. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.