
Receptionist
State of Florida
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Panama City • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $15 per hour
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to work days, evenings, 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
basic bookkeepingcash handlingclerical dutiesdocument preparationmessage deliverymail coordination
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillscalmness in emergenciescourtesytimeliness
Certifications
Level II background checkdrug test