Receptionist

Receptionist Region VII Area Agency on Aging/Sunrise PACE

Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are a growing non-profit organization based in Bay City, MI. The PACE center and job location is located in Fort Gratiot (St. Clair County).

The Company: Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is a non-profit organization that helps seniors, adults with disabilities and their families have greater independence in their homes and communities and is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age.

Purpose of the Position

The Receptionist is responsible for the PACE standard office practices. These practices include switchboard operation, message and paging systems, office greeter, keyboarding, filing, copying, mail sorting and postage meter operation, office supply inventory and other support functions as needed to ensure that the agency is working in an efficient and orderly manner.

Requirements for this Position

• Possession of a high school diploma required, or equivalent combination of education and experience as acquired with two years relevant work experience in a business related field.
• Has computer, administrative, telephone and excellent interpersonal skills inclusive of proper grammar to meet the demands of this position.
• Must possess a professional demeanor to direct calls and greet persons from public and private agencies and units of government.
• Preferred either have one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, in the absence of such experience, to receive appropriate training on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.

Why Join Our Team?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Offered (Premiums 100% Employer Paid)
• Health Savings Accounts (Company Contributing)
• Competitive 401K Retirement Plan with Generous Company Contribution
• Short Term/Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Exceptional Work Environment where all team members are valued

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Employee will also be actively present throughout the PACE center, engaged with employees, participants and with staff. Employee is required to use hands and fingers, especially for typing on the computer and using the mouse. Employee must be able to talk and hear, particularly for daily interactions with staff and elderly participants.
• Work Environment: Employee must be able to work in a busy and demanding clinic environment with moderate to loud noise levels.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.