RECEPTIONIST
How this pay compares
This posting states $18 an hour. Open medical receptionist jobs in California post a median of $23.80 an hour, the middle half $21.50–$25.25, across 77 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical receptionists employed in California earn a median of $21.20 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
SUMMARY
Represents the company in a positive and professional manner while greeting visitors, answering telephone, and directing calls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Answers the telephone in a professional manner; directs calls to appropriate individuals, and/or takes messages.
- May fax and photocopy information as needed.
- Maintains current resident / patient and staff directories
- May accept job applications and forwards to appropriate department.
- Announces emergency codes and instructions over public address system as required.
- Assists Residents, family members, and others with inquiries regarding Resident and facility information.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Exceptional customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N.A.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
Working in normal office environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. May
occasionally lift objects of 10 to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
- THER REQUIREMENTS
Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s
protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state
and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines
relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.
JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW
I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the
job duties, may be altered from time to time.
Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.
From Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz
Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz is a 92 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Santa Cruz, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz
Based in Santa Cruz, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 17.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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