RECEPTIONIST
How this pay compares
This posting states $17 an hour. Open medical receptionist jobs in New York post a median of $20.55 an hour, the middle half $18–$21.50, across 114 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical receptionists employed in New York earn a median of $20.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
We are accepting applications for an evening receptionist!
Salary: $17 per hour
Shift: 3pm-11pm
Receptionist Overview : The Receptionist will provide general assistance for Business Office and Wellness ; answer telephones; greet guests; respond to residents' requests and assist in the coordination of services.
Receptionist Responsibilities
- Welcome and check-in all guests to the facility
- Assist staff in providing and coordinating services to residents, families and guests.
- Answer telephone calls and direct calls appropriately
- Create and maintain an environment for residents, families and guests that is customer-friendly and that values and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
- Oversight of the Reception area for organization and compliance.
- Sort and distribute mail
- Engage with residents to ensure high level of satisfaction and bring any issues or concerns to Case Management.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by Management Team.
- Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.
- Responsible for flow book, appointment paperwork, distrubiting all forms to correct departments, and ensuring proper communication with the corresponding manager.
Receptionist Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude
- Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn phone systems and computer programs
- Enjoys working with elderly population
- Must be a team player
- Reliable Transportation
From Polaris Healthcare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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