Receptionist

To provide routine clerical, receptionist and data entry support for the facility and for the Administration department. To act as facility front desk receptionist with some light typing. To greet and assist visitors and residents, interact with residents, and handle heavy phone traffic.

Handles incoming phone calls made to the facility, including routine requests for services or information.
• Is aware of System, facility, and department policies and procedures in order to handle routine inquiries.
• Handles incoming phone calls made to the department and handles routine requests for service or information. Takes messages and directs calls to the appropriate person.
• Greets visitors, staff and others and directs them to the appropriate location.
• Deals with people in a knowledgeable, helpful and cordial manner.
• Performs clerical duties. Drafts documents as requested. Proofreads all typed materials and makes corrections where necessary.
• When applicable, opens and date stamps incoming mail promptly upon receipt. Distributes mail to residents and/or proper person within the facility (The Manor).
• Works independently following management's general instructions.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalency required with additional training in secretarial skills.

Work Experience:

• Three to five years secretarial experience, preferably in healthcare.

Licenses and Certifications:

• None

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Able to use strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills to handle situations in a tactful and confidential manner. Knowledge of medical terminology.

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility