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MyFlorida RECEPTIONIST - 50000811 in PANAMA CITY, Florida
RECEPTIONIST - 50000811
Date: Jun 25, 2024
Location:
PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404
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Requisition No: 831933
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: RECEPTIONIST - 50000811
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 50000811
Salary: 34070.40
Posting Closing Date: 07/01/2024
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Requisition #831933
RECEPTIONIST
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans’ Nursing Home
Panama City, Bay County
Annual Salary $34,070.40
Paid Bi-Weekly
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).
Other vacant OPS (Temporary) Receptionist positions (shifts) may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to communicate effectively in English: speaking, reading, and writing
One (1) year clerical experience (college education/vocational training can substitute for experience)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays
Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent
Receptionist experience in a medical or Long-Term care facility
Experience in My Florida Market Place (Ariba on Demand)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be responsible for handling front office reception and administrative duties, which include assisting the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Handles cash and assists with resident meal funds. The incumbent is expected to remain calm in emergency situations and be capable of using an overhead PA system for announcements.
Greets visitors to the facility in a courteous manner
Provides limited information to the general public regarding services rendered at the State Veterans' Nursing Home
Answers and routes incoming and in-house calls
Takes and delivers accurate messages to appropriate staff members in a timely fashion
Maintains order in the reception area & provides magazines and other reading material to visitors as well as residents
Ensures adequate lighting and comfortable room temperatures are maintained within the reception area
Always ensures Residents' Rights as well as Resident confidentially is protected
Prepares letters, reports, forms, and other documents, assuring that they are accurate and timely
Delivers medication received via the mail immediately to the respective section
Assists families and visitors with meal receipts, and with the purchasing of meals
Coordinates mail flow in and out of the office, along with collecting and distributing parcels
Performs basic bookkeeping, filing, cash handling and clerical duties
Performs other routine office duties as instructed by supervisor
This is a Career Service position
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Panama City