Aventura Health Group · 1 day ago
Receptionist for Assisted Living Facility
Aventura Health Group is seeking a full-time receptionist for their Assisted Living Facility. The receptionist will manage the front desk, greet visitors, and perform various clerical duties to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
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Responsibilities
Performs various receptionist and related clerical activities to contribute to the public image and overall operating efficiency of the facility such as:
Immediately greets all patients/residents, visitors, staff, and job applicants in a positive, courteous, and welcoming manner
Answers all incoming calls, takes accurate messages, transfers calls to appropriate extension or pager, responds to caller inquiries, or promptly refers call to appropriate party
Takes messages for staff as needed
Maintains accurate sign-in and sign-out logs for patients/residents and visitors to the facility
Provides patient/resident information on specific units by providing direct-dial numbers, then transferring calls in a timely fashion
Accurately sorts and distributes mail to all patients/residents, business office, and other staff in accordance with established mail schedules
Prepares and maintains a current and accurate Job Description and Job Posting log for all departments, drug testing procedures, and various other forms at the front desk and other pre-designated areas
Ensures that all packages delivered to the front desk are promptly delivered to proper patient/resident, staff, or department
Handles all orders and distributes daily newspapers to patients/residents
Maintains a complete and current file on patient/resident room/phone numbers and for residents with watch mates at the front desk
Ensures the continued security of a Cash Box and maintains a complete and accurate log of all transactions
Serves as liaison with Social Service on incoming requests for admission packets, tours of the facility, phone calls of importance on general admission and other various requests
Follows all established departmental policies and procedures at all times
Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner
Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs
Represents Aventura in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of two (1) year of related work experience required
Knowledge of phone operations and the ability to answer multiple telephone lines
Operative knowledge of computer and email required