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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.
$38,335 / year median in New Jersey
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Receptionist at The Forum Group Receptionist at The Forum Group in Weehawken, New Jersey Posted in about 21 hours ago.
Type:
full-time The hours for this role are 3pm-11pm. Car service will be provided at the end of the shift daily. Law firm is hiring! We are looking for a receptionist to be responsible for greeting clients and visitors to our office. You will be in charge of giving clients directions to various parts of the office, contacting employees regarding visitors, answering phones and taking messages, and sorting and distributing mail,. To be successful in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as competency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. Prior experience as a receptionist is also helpful. Receptionist Responsibilities Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude Assisting clients in finding their way around the office Announcing clients as necessary Helping maintain workplace security by issuing, checking, and collecting badges as necessary and maintaining visitor logs Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, taking notes, and making travel plans Preparing meeting and training rooms Answering phones in a professional manner, and routing calls as necessary Assisting colleagues with administrative tasks Performing ad-hoc administrative duties Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls Sorting and distributing mail Hiring, managing, and developing the junior administrative team Provide excellent customer service Scheduling appointments Receptionist Requirements Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field Prior experience as a receptionist or in a related field Consistent, professional dress, and manner Excellent written and verbal communication skills Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook Good time management skills Experience with administrative and clerical procedures Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required