RECEPTIONIST - 50095009 1
Date: Jan 22, 2024
Location:
ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32092
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Requisition No: 821169
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: RECEPTIONIST - 50095009 1
Position Number: 50095009
Salary: $34,070.40
Posting Closing Date: 02/04/2024
Requisition # 821169
RECEPTIONIST 50095009
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans’ Nursing Home
St. Augustine, St. Johns County
Annual Salary: $34,070.40
Paid Bi-Weekly
The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our Team.
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal days. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six credits per semester).
Employment history and education must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degree, certifications, etc.) to your application.
Other vacant Receptionist positions may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Must possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Proficient in the use of computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II Background check and Drug Test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Experience working in a Long-Term Care facility.
Bookkeeping experience.
POSITION DESCRIPTION :
Greets persons entering establishment, determines nature and purpose of visit, and directs visitor to specific destination, or answers questions and provides information.
Maintains order in the reception area provides magazines and other reading material to visitors as well as residents. Ensure adequate lighting and comfortable room temperatures are maintained within the reception area.
Always ensure Residents Rights as well as Resident confidentially is protected.
Prepare letters, reports, forms, and other documents, assuring that they are accurate and timely.
Deliver medication received via the mail immediately to the respective section.
Answers telephone to schedule future appointments, provide information, or forward call.
Transmits information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile.
Analyzes data to determine answer to customer or public inquiry.
Records, compiles, enters, and retrieves information, by hand or using computer.
Collects and distributes messages for employees of the organization.
Types memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
Files and maintains records.
Hears and resolves complaints from customers and the public.
Receives payment and records receipts for services.
Monitors facility to ensure compliance with regulations.
Maintains Administrative area for supplies, confidential employee documents, including mail.
Locks and secures area at end of shift.
Maintains logs of visitors, vendors, and resident’s families.
Assist Business Manager with residents’ monthly accounts.
Manages cash account and assists residents with letters and postage, as needed.
Performs other routine office duties as instructed by supervisor.
This position is in the Career Service system.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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