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Requisition No:

886326

Agency:

Veterans Affairs

Working Title:

OPS RECEPTIONIST - 50601197

Pay Plan:

Health Care Practice

Position Number:

50601197

Salary:

15.38

Posting Closing Date:

11/06/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Requisition #886326 OPS (Temporary)

RECEPTIONIST

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home

Panama City, Bay County

Hourly Rate:

$15.38

Paid Bi-Weekly

Shift - Varies

•Other vacant OPS (Temporary) Receptionist positions (shifts) may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Willingness and ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Ability to communicate effectively in

English:

reading, speaking, writing, and understanding

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook

Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a ‎Level II background check and drug test https://info.flclearinghouse.com

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Receptionist experience in a medical or Long-Term care facility

One (1) year clerical experience (college education/vocational training can substitute for experience)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will be responsible for handling front office reception and administrative duties, which include assisting the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Handles cash and assists with resident meal funds. The incumbent is expected to remain calm in emergency situations and be capable of using an overhead PA system for announcements. Greets visitors to the facility in a courteous manner

Provides limited information to the general public regarding services rendered at the State Veterans' Nursing Home

Answers and routes incoming and in-house calls

Takes and delivers accurate messages to appropriate staff members in a timely fashion

Maintains order in the reception area: provides magazines and other reading material to visitors as well as residents

Ensures adequate lighting and comfortable room temperatures are maintained within the reception area

Ensures at all times Residents' Rights as well as Resident confidentially is protected

Prepares letters, reports, forms and other documents, assuring that they are accurate and timely

Delivers medication received via the mail immediately to the respective section

Assists families and visitors with meal receipts, and with the purchasing of meals

Coordinates mail flow in and out of the office, along with collecting and distributing parcels

Performs basic bookkeeping, filing, cash handling and clerical duties.

Performs other routine office duties as instructed by supervisor This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.