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Receptionist
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Receptionist</p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and callers, helping ensure smooth front desk and office operations. This role is responsible for greeting guests, managing incoming calls, handling basic administrative tasks, and providing professional customer service. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Greet and welcome visitors, clients, and staff in a professional manner. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain the reception area to ensure it is clean, organized, and presentable. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference rooms as needed. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Provide general administrative support such as filing, data entry, copying, and scanning. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist with office supply inventory and ordering. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Respond to general inquiries and direct requests to the appropriate department or staff member. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Previous receptionist, front desk, customer service, or administrative experience preferred. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Professional phone etiquette and interpersonal skills. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Ability to multitask and manage a busy front desk environment. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Friendly, professional, and customer-focused attitude. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Experience with multi-line phone systems and office equipment preferred. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Receptionist</p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and callers, helping ensure smooth front desk and office operations. This role is responsible for greeting guests, managing incoming calls, handling basic administrative tasks, and providing professional customer service. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Greet and welcome visitors, clients, and staff in a professional manner. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain the reception area to ensure it is clean, organized, and presentable. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference rooms as needed. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Provide general administrative support such as filing, data entry, copying, and scanning. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist with office supply inventory and ordering. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Respond to general inquiries and direct requests to the appropriate department or staff member. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

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