Receptionist

Job #: 308093

Title: Receptionist

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Salary Range: $13.00+

Position: Receptionist

Description:

A receptionist's duties generally revolve around being the first point of contact for a business, managing the front desk, and providing administrative support. This includes greeting visitors, answering phones, and handling correspondence. They also schedule appointments, manage the reception area, and often assist with various clerical tasks.

Front Desk & Customer Service:

Greeting and Welcoming:.A receptionist warmly welcomes visitors, clients, and employees, creating a positive first impression of the organization.

Answering Phones:.They manage a multi-line phone system, answering calls, screening them, and routing them to the appropriate personnel or taking messages.

Managing Visitors:.They direct visitors to the correct location, announce their arrival to the appropriate staff, and may manage visitor logs or access badges.

Handling Inquiries:.They answer general questions from visitors and callers, providing information or directing them to relevant resources.

Customer Service:.Receptionists handle customer inquiries, complaints, and may process payments or assist with other customer-related tasks.

Administrative Support:

Scheduling: They schedule appointments, meetings, and sometimes travel arrangements for staff.

Mail and Correspondence: They handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and sometimes manage deliveries.

Clerical Tasks: This may include tasks like data entry, filing, photocopying, and preparing documents.

Office Supplies: They monitor office supply levels and may order replacements as needed.

Maintaining the Reception Area: They ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and welcoming.

Requirements:

Job Type: Temp to Hire

Post Date: 08/14/2025