Receptionist

San Joaquin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Bakersfield, CA
Weekends Only
Pay Range: $18.00 – $18.50 per hour

Join Our Team!

San Joaquin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a friendly, professional, and customer-service-oriented Receptionist to join our team on weekends. As the first point of contact for visitors, residents, families, and vendors, the Receptionist plays an important role in creating a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who enters our facility.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Receptionist position is to greet visitors, answer and direct telephone calls, and provide administrative support within the Reception and Administrative areas of the facility. This position is limited to clerical and administrative duties only and has no clinical responsibilities or involvement of any kind.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Greet residents, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer incoming telephone calls, take messages, and direct calls appropriately
• Check visitors in and direct or escort them to their destination as needed
• Notify staff members of visitor arrivals and appointment cancellations
• Maintain visitor sign-in logs and facility records
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
• Schedule appointments and maintain meeting room calendars
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area
• Assist with filing, copying, scanning, and other clerical tasks
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations
• Report any suspected unauthorized disclosure of protected health information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous receptionist, administrative, customer service, or office experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with multi-line telephone systems preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and interact with visitors throughout the workday
• Frequent use of computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Prolonged use of desktop or laptop computer equipment
• No travel required

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Noise levels are generally low to moderate.

Why Join San Joaquin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a positive first impression every day
• Stable healthcare setting
• Meaningful work serving residents and families
• Growth opportunities within the organization

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.