# Receptionist

**Company:** [Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/jNp9oBLwcK3ZX42J5iNBNC.md)
**Location:** Tacoma, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Other
**Department:** Avamere TC of Puget Sound

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## Description

**Receptionist**

Status: On-call

Schedule: days

Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound

**Apply at** [**www.TeamAvamere.com**](https://teamavamere.com/)

**Job Summary**

The Receptionist in a long-term care facility, assisted living or independent living facility serves as the

first point of contact for residents, visitors, and staff, providing a welcoming and organized

environment. This role involves greeting people, answering phones, handling inquiries, and managing

administrative tasks to support facility operations and resident well-being.

**Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities**

-   Warmly welcoming visitors, residents, and staff, providing information and directing them as needed.
-   Answering and directing phone calls, taking messages, and ensuring prompt communication.
-   Answering questions about the facility, resident status, services, and general information.
-   Managing mail, packages, and deliveries; scheduling appointments; assisting with filing, data entry, and other light clerical duties.
-   Keeping accurate records of visitors, deliveries, and appointments, and ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information.
-   Maintaining a clean and organized reception area and contributing to a positive atmosphere.
-   Facilitating communication between residents, families, and staff, and escalating concerns to appropriate personnel.
-   Assisting with transportation scheduling, guest meal coordination, and other tasks as needed.
-   Ensuring all necessary information is up-to-date and readily available.
-   Other duties as assigned.

## Requirements

-   One or more years of experience in a clerical position preferably in healthcare setting.
-   Have a passion for caregiving and enhancing the quality of life for our residents
-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with residents, families, and staff.
-   The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain detailed records
-   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software.
-   The ability to provide positive and helpful experience for residents and visitors.
-   The ability to address issues and find solutions efficiently

## Benefits

**At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:**

-   Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
-   401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.  
-   Paid Time Off (PTO):  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
-   EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
-   Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
-   Generous employee referral bonus program.
-   Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
-   Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
-   Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.   

_Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify._