Receptionist
How this pay compares
This posting states $16–$18 an hour. Open medical receptionist jobs in New York post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $18.06–$21.25, across 191 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), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Evening Receptionist - Part-time, Weekends, Evenings.
Duties: Answer phones, call bells, light filing, answer the front door, some light cleaning.
Receptionist Overview: The Receptionist will provide general assistance and oversight to ensure high resident satisfaction and care; answer telephones; greet guests; respond to residents' requests and assist in the coordination of services to residents; assist in providing services to residents, families, and guests. Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment.
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, direct calls appropriately, and respond to call bells timely
- Assist residents and staff in solving problems if asked, including encouragement to participate in all that the facility offers.
- Create and maintain an environment for residents, families, and guests that is customer-friendly and that values and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
- Oversee resident attendance at mealtimes.
- Oversight of the Reception area for organization and compliance.
- Assist with coverage of the reception area or other departments as needed.
- Sort and distribute mail to individuals’ mailboxes if needed.
- Engage with residents to ensure a high level of satisfaction and bring any issues or concerns to the Administrator.
- Light cleaning in the lobby, maintaining presentable workstation and front desk
- Carry out other duties as assigned by Management Team.
- Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.
Receptionist Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude
- Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn phone systems and computer programs
- Enjoys working with the elderly population
EOE/M/F/V
From The Eliot at Catskill's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About The Eliot at Catskill
The Eliot at Catskill hires nursing assistants and front-office staff in Catskill and Hudson in New York.
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