Receptionist

Casual Receptionist l Ability to pick up several shifts/month l Needs between 9am-6pm Monday - Thursday. 9am-5pm Friday - Sunday

The Receptionist is responsible for answering and transferring all incoming telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner, giving information, directions, and other appropriate assistance to residents, staff, guests, vendors, and visitors as needed. The receptionist will immediately notify supervisor if they perceive any safety issue for residents, staff or others. This position will perform any necessary clerical functions working in accordance with established policies, procedures, and/or specific instructions from the supervisor.

About Us

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Greets all persons entering the facility in a professional and courteous manner. Informs, guides, directs and otherwise assists residents, visitors, staff, guests, and vendors. Notifies supervisor of any unsafe or perceived safety issues.Answers the telephone politely and attentively, screens calls, routes calls, and takes messages for residents and employees in a courteous manner.Sends and receives fax transmissions, emails, scanned, mail as directed.Ensures resident/tenant directory is accurate and up to date. Routes resident and office mail to appropriate parties.Provides support to business office and other management staff, as directed. Prepares special reports, documents, correspondence, and provides clerical assistance as directed from various departments and staff.Other duties as assigned.

Receptionist Minimum Required Qualifications

Excellent customer service and telephone skills.Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formatsComputer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalentPrior customer service experiencePrior experience working with seniors