Part-time Front Desk Agent - Richmond, United States - The Doorways

Description

Established in 1983, The Doorways provides lodging and support to patients and families who travel to Richmond for critical medical needs.

Those who enter our doors find a healing, emotionally supportive environment in a place where community generosity and compassionate care come together.

The Doorways is a 24/7 hospital hospitality house, seeking a self-motivated, highly-skilled Front Desk Agent to work a minimum of 4 hours each shift.

In this position you will play a key role by welcoming guests and performing various administrative and clerical tasks.

You must be comfortable undertaking a variety of activities in the office including filing, proper cash handling procedures, answering multi-lined phone calls, organizing documents, basic bookkeeping, and more.

Reliability and strong work ethic combined with great communication skills are mandatory for this position.

The Front Desk Agent acts as the "face of the organization" and is tasked with ensuring the Front Desk runs smoothly and efficiently on each shift.

Required Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

• Has a warm and friendly demeanor and ability to multitask
• Has a sincere desire to exceed guest expectations
• Excellent problemsolving skills with the ability to follow up with solutions in a timely manner
• Solid relationshipbuilding skills, peoplefocused, highly organized, and guestcentric
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. Ability to deal compassionately but firmly with people in stressful situations

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcomes and registers Guests
• Handles checkin and checkout activities and prepare reports as requested.
• Acts as a resource for Guests by being able to answer questions and provide assistance, as appropriate
• Consistently provides professional, friendly, and engaging service
• Coordinates any room issues with Housekeeping and Maintenance
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of facility, services, policies, room types, hospital shuttle, and hospital referral process
• Ensures accuracy of information obtained from guests and stored in the Guest Registration System
• Reaches out to arriving and departing guests to confirm referral status
• Addresses and resolves guest request and issues promptly and professionally
• Receives incoming phone calls
• Maintains accuracy in handling financial transactions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred
• At least 3 years of highperforming customer service experience
• Front Desk experience at hotel or professional office preferred
• Strong mathematical skills
• Reliable transportation

Please be prepared to provide work history and company contact information for the last 3 positions you have held.


Benefits:

Retirement Savings Plan and free on-site parking.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
From $15.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Inperson

Work Location:
In person