Receptionist jobs in Schenectady, NY

Full time (Monday – Friday) 7:00am - 3:30pm

Four Winds Hospital is a leading provider of specialized inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value of all individuals by embracing diversity and cultural differences. We want you to join our Four Winds family.

We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Sr. Lead Receptionist responsible for operating the hospital switchboard and two-way radio system to promote safe, accurate and timely communications across campus.

Responsibilities include:

• Receiving all incoming calls and forwarding them to the appropriate extension within the facility
• Greeting and registering hospital visitors, providing them with direction and announcing visitors to appropriate hospital staff
• Clerical duties such as copy work, data entry, faxing and typing
• Monitoring and processing the emergency alarm systems according to hospital policies and procedures
• Preparing the monthly schedule and arranging coverage during receptionists’ absences; delegating assignments to other receptionists as needed; providing training to all new receptionists and the backup team.

Successful applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years related experience. Preference will be given to those with a higher education. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently; flexibility to cover shifts as needed; computer knowledge, ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. Prior supervision experience is a plus.

Base pay rate: $19.50, plus shift differentials and additional compensation for applicable work experience.

Please send resume and cover letter to hrs@fourwindssaratoga.com or visit our website at www.fourwindshospital.com to complete an online application.

Four Winds Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.