SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: RECEPTIONIST
Job Code: 7791
180 Days
7.00 Hours a Day
Basic Function
Operate a telephone switchboard at District or school-site office; perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties; provide routine information to the public; perform receptionist duties, greeting and directing visitors.
Representative Duties
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Operate a switchboard; provide routine information and assistance; receive incoming calls and make necessary connections to school or District office or individual; take and transmit information and messages as requested.
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Perform a variety of clerical work as assigned including posting and maintaining records, typing and duplicating materials, receiving, sorting and distributing mail, preparing bulk and certified mail and maintaining postage records; assist other offices with a variety of clerical duties as directed.
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Greet, screen and direct visitors to appropriate departments; provide routine information to the public.
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Prepare, duplicate, assemble and distribute materials; maintain telephone personnel directory as assigned.
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File and type routine lists, records, reports and correspondence.
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Operate a variety of office equipment including typewriter, postage meter, calculator and copy machine.
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Distribute forms and applications; assist in completion and verify accuracy and completeness.
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Assure the switchboard is covered during working hours; train and provide work direction to substitutes and student workers.
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Contact police, security, fire and medical personnel as procedures require.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge And Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
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Operation of telephone switchboard.
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Telephone techniques and etiquette.
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Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
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Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
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Basic computer operation.
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Basic math.
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Postage regulations.
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Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
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Record-keeping techniques.
Receptionist - Continued
Ability To
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Operate an assigned switchboard at District or school-site office.
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Perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties.
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Provide information in a clear and understandable manner.
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Work independently with constant interruptions.
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Receive the public tactfully and courteously.
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Operate office equipment including typewriter, calculator, copier and postage machine.
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Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
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Understand and follow oral and written directions.
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
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Maintain records and files.
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Work confidentially with discretion.
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Basic math.
Education And Experience
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of general clerical experience, including typing, public contact and the operation of a switchboard.