Receptionist

We are looking for a Receptionist in our Wyomissing office to manage our front desk Monday through Thursday, 1:00PM to 5:00PM and on Friday's from 8:30AM to 5:00PM and to perform a variety of clerical tasks. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the business. You will coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. To be successful as a Receptionist, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations. Multitasking and stress management skills are essential for this position. This role may require working in shifts, so flexibility is a plus. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• Answer multiline phone system and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook)
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. computer, fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• High school degree

Setting:

• Other

Ergonomic Workspace:

• No

Hours per week:

• 20-29

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 1PM

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Receptionist: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person