Job Description

Receptionist / Office Assistant

General Purpose:

Responsible for operation of the phone and paging systems. Greets visitors and gives directions to residents, visitors and guests, and supports clinical activities.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Operate paging/telephone system as required.
• Answer telephone; determine nature of call and direct caller to appropriate individual or department.
• Receive inquiries and release information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist with Patient Trust Fund, as directed by Executive Director.
• Greet visitors. Direct to appropriate office and/or resident room.
• Give directions/information to visitors, guests, residents, sales representatives, etc.
• Assist with administrative duties as directed. (Includes typing, filing, posting accounts, etc.)
• Oversee resident petty cash.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail as directed.
• Operate copier, office machines, etc., as directed.
• Operate computer as directed.
• Order supplies, as directed.
• Assist department directors in administrative matters. (i.e. typing reports, correspondence, etc.)
• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.
• Attend meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Resident’s Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Peach Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate on the basis of age (as defined by applicable law), religion, gender, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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