Receptionist

ABOVE ALL PESONNEL - ST LOUIS is working to fill a 1st Shift, Receptionist position in Saint Louis, MO. The pay rate is $15.00 to $17.00 HOURLY. This position is entry-level. No experience is necessary. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.

Description:

The Receptionist is responsible for creating a welcoming and professional first impression for visitors, customers, and employees. This position manages front-desk activities, answers phones, assists with inquiries, and provides administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient daily office operations.

• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
• Receive payment and record receipts for services.
• Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
• Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
• Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
• File and maintain records.
• Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
• Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
• Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
• Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
• Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
• Calculate and quote rates for tours, stocks, insurance policies, or other products or services.
• Take orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled.
• Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
• Schedule space or equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants.
• Enroll individuals to participate in programs and notify them of their acceptance.
• Conduct tours or deliver talks describing features of public facilities, such as a historic site or national park.
• Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.

The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, friendly, organized, personable, detail-oriented, patient, trustworthy, and service-focused, with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

What you'll do:

• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
• Receive payment and record receipts for services.
• Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
• Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
• Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
• File and maintain records.
• Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
• Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
• Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
• Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
• Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
• Calculate and quote rates for tours, stocks, insurance policies, or other products or services.
• Take orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled.
• Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
• Schedule space or equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants.
• Enroll individuals to participate in programs and notify them of their acceptance.
• Conduct tours or deliver talks describing features of public facilities, such as a historic site or national park.
• Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.

Education: High School

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Physical:

• Moderate Lifting (up to 50 lbs),Standing / Walking,Repetitive Motion,Bending / Stooping / Kneeling

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.,Professional, friendly, and courteous demeanor.,Strong organizational and time-management skills.,Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.,Strong attention to detail and accuracy.,Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.,Ability to maintain confidentiality.,Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.,Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Related Experience: The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, friendly, organized, personable, detail-oriented, patient, trustworthy, and service-focused, with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.