Receptionist

Are you someone who enjoys creating a welcoming first impression while keeping an office running smoothly? Our client is seeking a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Receptionist for a contract opportunity in San Carlos, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a professional office environment, enjoys interacting with people, and takes pride in providing exceptional administrative support.

As the face of the organization, you'll be the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees while supporting day-to-day front office operations. If you're dependable, polished, and enjoy balancing customer service with administrative responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Greet visitors, clients, and vendors with professionalism while creating a positive and welcoming front office experience.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls through a multi-line phone system, accurately taking messages and responding to general inquiries.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries efficiently.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry, receipt processing, document preparation, and other clerical tasks.
• Coordinate appointments, schedule meetings, and assist with calendar management for team members as needed.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems to ensure accurate and efficient recordkeeping.
• Provide front desk coverage throughout the day, assisting walk-in visitors and supporting office operations during slower periods.
• Assist visitors with reception-related questions and help ensure a positive customer experience in public-facing areas.
• Support the office team with additional administrative projects and general office duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of receptionist, front desk, customer service, or related administrative experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with visitors and internal staff.
• Experience using a multi-line phone system and managing incoming calls efficiently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for daily administrative tasks and email correspondence.
• Accurate data entry skills and the ability to keep files, records, and schedules well organized.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills in a detail-oriented office setting.
• Ability to work onsite and present a neat business casual appearanc

Compensation

About Us

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