Weekend Receptionist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionReceptionist at NHC Dickson

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This position performs as liaison in the initial contact of office personnel with the public in an effective, courteous and confidential manner. Performs secretarial functions as designated including screening all employees, visitors, and contract workers entering the center.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Bookkeeper

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute with accuracy.

• Pleasant and helpful personality both in person and via the telephone.

• Proficiency in standard English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Have the ability to speak, read, write, hear/comprehend in order to communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibilities.

• Able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity.

• Ability to sit for 12 hours a day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Greet and assist employees and visitors, help with health screening.

• Answer telephone in a pleasant clear voice, using proper English. Screen or transfer calls, taking and delivering messages when appropriate.

• Type correspondence as approved by Administrator, to include but not limited to, minutes of meetings and center newsletter.

• Complete and assemble admission package.

• Receipt all monies for the General Account and the Patient Trust Fund Account in their respective receipt books.

• Sell meal tickets to employees and visitors, keeping control and account of all monies.

• Make petty cash disbursements from Patient Trust Fund, keeping accurate records of each transaction.

• File various documents.

• Sort, open and date mail at Administrator’s discretion.

• Make disbursement from the general petty cash fund.

• Dispense paychecks in sealed envelopes.

• Handle employee insurance claim forms, workers’ compensation forms, and incident reports under the direction of the Administrator.

• Understand and follow Company and Center policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

• Opportunity for growth in various departments

If you are interested in joining a leader in senior care since 1971, and share our values on integrity and honesty, apply on-line at nhccare.com/locations/dickson/

EOE

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