A pharmaceutical firm with offices in Midtown is seeking a Receptionist to join their team.
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Summary:
We are seeking a professional, friendly, and organized Receptionist/Office Assistant to join our team. This position serves as the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment. The role also involves various administrative and office support duties, contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist visitors, clients, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
- Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls, providing information as needed.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and conferences.
- Manage office access, ensuring visitor logs are maintained and visitors are signed in and out.
- Maintain office supplies inventory and reorder supplies as necessary.
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and data entry.
- Prepare and edit documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and event coordination.
- Support various departments by managing calendars, arranging travel, and handling correspondence.
- Process invoices, expenses, and office-related billing.
- Assist with employee onboarding, orientation, and training arrangements as needed.
- Help with maintaining the office environment by ensuring the office equipment is functioning properly.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in a receptionist or administrative role is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with office equipment such as fax machines, printers, and phones.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Friendly, approachable demeanor with a customer-focused attitude.
- Ability to handle difficult or unexpected situations professionally and effectively.
- Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
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