Job Description
Job Description
CLERICAL RECEPTIONIST
Location : Harrisburg, PA
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. (1-hour lunch)
Pay : $18.00 per hour
About the Role :
Abel Personnel's client, a Dauphin County Agency, is seeking a dependable and customer-oriented individual to serve as the primary receptionist.
This role is vital in providing a warm, welcoming presence and ensuring that all clients and callers are connected with the appropriate resources.
The ideal candidate is mature, reliable, and skilled in managing front-desk responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Serve as the initial point of contact for all walk-in clients, providing friendly assistance and directing them to the appropriate staff member
- Handle incoming calls, courteously screen them, and connect callers to the correct personnel or department
- Accurately take messages and ensure prompt delivery to relevant staff
- Open and distribute agency mail, excluding any marked as "personal" or "confidential"
- Assist with administrative tasks as needed, including data entry, word processing, and basic internet research
Skills and Competencies :
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional personal presentation
- Customer-service oriented, with attention to detail
- Reliability and punctuality are essential
- Computer Skills
- Data Entry
Additional Information :
Parking is available in a nearby garage; a parking pass will be provided.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Dauphin County's aging population by providing essential administrative support.
If you are a dependable, compassionate individual with strong customer service skills, we encourage you to apply.