Receptionist Job Description

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Introduction / Job Description

Responsible for handling front office reception and administration duties, including greeting guests and offering them a beverage, answering phones, handling company inquiries, and sorting and distributing mail. May also schedule meetings and travel for executives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Answer phones and operate a switchboard
• Route calls to specific people
• Answer inquiries about company
• Greet visitors warmly and make sure they are comfortable
• Call persons waiting for visitor and book them a room to meet in
• Schedule meetings and conference rooms
• Make coffee and set out food
• Ensure reception area is tidy

Requirements

• Proficient in English or Spanish
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting and bookkeeping
• Two years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience

Skills

• Communication proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Time Management

Custom Question

If you have a lot to do during the week, how do you prioritize your duties?