Front Desk Clerk / Receptionist – 12-Hour Shifts
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical receptionist jobs in Alabama post a median of $17.50 an hour, the middle half $17.06–$17.75, across 4 jobs that state their pay. Medical receptionists employed in Alabama earn a median of $15.67 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
About the job
Job Summary
Elite Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable, professional, and friendly Front Desk Clerk / Receptionist to join our team. Our skilled nursing facility is dedicated to the resident health and well-being, and we are looking for someone who is organized, attentive, customer-service oriented, and able to maintain a welcoming and secure environment while managing front desk operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist residents, families, visitors, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner
- Answer incoming telephone calls, direct calls to the appropriate departments, and take accurate messages
- Monitor the front entrance and ensure visitors follow facility sign-in and identification procedures
- Maintain visitor logs and assist with visitor screening according to facility policies
- Monitor residents entering and exiting the facility and promptly notify appropriate staff of safety concerns
- Assist with resident and family inquiries and direct concerns to the appropriate department
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and lobby area
- Receive and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries
- Assist with basic clerical duties, filing, scanning, copying, and data entry
- Communicate important information to nursing staff, administration, and other departments
- Follow emergency procedures and assist with communication during facility emergencies
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies
- Complete other duties as assigned by Administration
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous receptionist, front desk, customer service, or administrative experience preferred
- Experience in a nursing home, assisted living, senior living, or healthcare setting is a plus
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills and ability to operate multiline telephone systems
- Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy healthcare environment
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and professional appearance
- Must successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment screening
Schedule Requirements
- 12-hour shifts
- Must be available to work assigned weekends and holidays
- Ability to remain attentive and professional throughout the scheduled shift
- Flexibility to assist with staffing coverage as needed
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who understands that the front desk is the first impression of our facility. We need a team member who is welcoming, reliable, professional, and comfortable interacting with elderly residents, families, healthcare professionals, and visitors.
Apply Today!
If you are dependable, organized, and enjoy working with seniors, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Elite Nursing & Rehabilitation Center team.
From Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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