Receptionist

at  UHY LLP

Position Summary:
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization.

Tasks:

• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
• Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
• Provide information about establishment such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
• Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
• Handle appropriate clerical tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills:

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Experience and Education:
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); 1+ year

• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
• Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
• Provide information about establishment such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
• Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
• Handle appropriate clerical tasks as assigned by supervisor