Clerical Supervisor jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Job Summary

Be able to project a positive and professional image and communicate well (and in a friendly manner) with residents, staff, family members and visitors.

The receptionist must demonstrate positive communication skills, including a pleasant and polite telephone manner. He or she must be patient and enjoy interacting with all ages.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors to the facility and directs them as necessary.
• Handles all telephone and in-person inquires in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Assists residents and staff with any telephone / switchboard needs.
• Logs payments.
• Issues receipts.
• Prepares bank deposits.
• Collects and sorts all mail.
• Distributes paychecks in cooperation with the Human Resources Department.
• Provides secretarial services as requested.
• Maintains petty cash account.
• Uses copier to copy, fax, and scan documents.
• Types letters / other basic documents as requested.
• Types labels and updates labels / addresses for residents / families as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

EXPERIENCE Business experience, including cash receipts; able to issue receipts and prepare bank deposits. Basic computer skills (Word, etc.

Knowledge of basic office equipment (copiers, printers, fax machines, etc.).

• EDUCATION High school graduate / GED
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS On-the-job training
• OTHER Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the geriatric population.

Physical Requirements

• PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Sitting for long periods of time.
• OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS May be exposed to emotional stress and combative residents. Required to sit / stand, talk and have good vision and ability to focus with many interruptions.

Moderate to full range of motion, keyboarding.

Last updated : 2024-04-25