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Central Telecommunications Operator

Yale, MI · On-site

$16.50 - $22.75/hr

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday | 5:30 PM - 6:00 AM (Overnight Shift) Job Summary: To answer and ... Accurately answer, document and relay information related to the Medicall answering service.

Sales and Service Overnight

Monterey Park, CA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT POSITION JOB SUMMARY The Sales & Service Overnight (SSO) is a member of the ... Offering tours, discussing amenities and answering membership questions * Inspiring guests to ...

Sales and Service Overnight

Piscataway, NJ · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT POSITION JOB SUMMARY The Sales & Service Overnight (SSO) is a member of the ... Offering tours, discussing amenities and answering membership questions * Inspiring guests to ...

Sales and Service Overnight

Carson, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT POSITION JOB SUMMARY The Sales & Service Overnight (SSO) is a member of the ... Offering tours, discussing amenities and answering membership questions * Inspiring guests to ...

Sales and Service Overnight

Valley Stream, NY · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT POSITION JOB SUMMARY The Sales & Service Overnight (SSO) is a member of the ... Offering tours, discussing amenities and answering membership questions * Inspiring guests to ...

Sales and Service Overnight

Chino Hills, CA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT POSITION JOB SUMMARY The Sales & Service Overnight (SSO) is a member of the ... Offering tours, discussing amenities and answering membership questions * Inspiring guests to ...

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How much do overnight answering service jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight answering service in the United States is $23.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight answering service?

An Overnight Answering Service is a professional service that handles incoming calls for businesses or individuals during nighttime hours when regular staff are unavailable. These services ensure that important calls, messages, or emergency requests are answered promptly, regardless of the time. They are commonly used by medical offices, service professionals, and companies that require 24/7 customer support. By using an overnight answering service, businesses can maintain high customer satisfaction and never miss critical communications outside of normal working hours.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight answering service operator?

To thrive as an Overnight Answering Service Operator, you need excellent verbal communication skills, active listening abilities, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with multi-line phone systems, call center software, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help set exceptional operators apart. These skills ensure accurate message handling, customer satisfaction, and reliable service during critical overnight hours.

What are some common challenges faced when working in an overnight answering service role, and how can they be managed?

Working overnight in an answering service often presents challenges such as staying alert during late hours, handling a high volume of urgent or sensitive calls, and managing communication with clients from diverse industries. To succeed, it’s important to maintain a regular sleep schedule, take scheduled breaks, and use effective stress-relief techniques. Many employers also provide training on call handling and offer support from supervisors or team leads, ensuring you’re not working in isolation and can escalate issues as needed.

What is the difference between Overnight Answering Service vs Medical Receptionist?

AspectOvernight Answering ServiceMedical Receptionist
CredentialsMinimal; training in call handlingMedical certifications or training often required
Work EnvironmentRemote, 24/7 call centerMedical office or clinic
Industry UsageHealthcare, emergency services, small businessesHospitals, clinics, private practices
Primary RoleAnswering calls, taking messages, schedulingPatient check-in, appointment scheduling, administrative tasks

While both roles involve communication and customer service, an Overnight Answering Service primarily handles calls remotely during night hours, focusing on message taking and call forwarding. A Medical Receptionist works onsite during regular hours, managing patient interactions and administrative duties. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit for their needs.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Answering Service job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,911 per year, or $23 per hour.

Administrative Receptionist

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Washington, DC • On-site

$18.75 - $23/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Provides administrative support to the marketing and communications team through the management and creation of operational documentation, information dissemination, creative development, event support, and internal and external communication. This position may also provide administrative support for other teams as required. Acts as a liaison between the agency and public by coordinating central switchboard telephone service, vendor deliveries, and directing visitors/clients. with the administrative needs of other departments as required. This position is responsible and will be held accountable for behaving in accordance with divisional and organizational RISE values and expectations.


Essential Competencies:

1. Customer Focus
2. Interpersonal Savvy
3. Organizing
4. Planning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides administrative support to the marketing and communications team. This can include, but is not limited to, Excel spread sheets, labeling, folding and stuffing bulk mailings, mail merging, label creation, flyer design, typing/transcribing web and/or collateral content and other administrative tasks as required.

2. Manages important marketing documents and files both digital and hard copies.

3. Supports internal communication efforts with content/collateral development and distribution as directed by team management.

4. Provides administrative and logistical support for GGW special events, donation drives, and community engagement activities under the direction of team management.

5. Provides additional administrative support to other teams as necessary and approved by Chief of Collaboration, Communications, and Marketing.

6. Greets persons entering establishment, determines the nature and purpose of visits, directs visitors to specific destinations, answers questions and provides information on the agency’s programs and services.

7. Answers inquiries and obtains information for the general public, customers, visitors and other interested parties.

8. Uses proper telephone etiquette while operating the switchboard to receive incoming calls.

9. Accurately transcribes messages left on overnight answering machine and distributes to appropriate staff.

10. Maintains visitor log.

11. Receives and signs for parcels to be distributed. Schedules parcels for pickups.

12. Contributes to the security of the agency by helping to monitor the access of visitors while at GGW headquarters. This includes maintaining a visual contact with visitors to ensure they are within the appropriate waiting areas, and that all employees have a staff badge visibly displayed.

13. Informs staff of visitors.

14. Training and orienting front desk relief staff and temps as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Distributes mail to HQ personnel. Meters daily outgoing mail and ensures that cost centers are accurately tracked.

2. Ensures the lobby and receptionist desk are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion, and that all collateral material is properly stocked.

3. Ensures that unsolicited handout materials are not distributed.

4. Attends to comfort of guests waiting in the lobby by offering water, coffee, etc, and escorting them to necessary meeting area if necessary.

5. Updates telephone list for headquarters, contracts and retail division as needed.

6. Checks and responds to all emails or distributes emails to general mailbox to appropriate team members.

7. Collects and distributes applications and sends postcards to applicants. Forwards applications and paperwork to appropriate team member/s.

8. Fulltime in-office attendance is required.

9. Occasional weekend, early morning and evening work required.


Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Ability to use proper telephone etiquette while handing multiple incoming telephone lines.

3. An excellent command of the English language including correspondence style, grammar, spelling and proofreading.

4. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to use tact and diplomacy while dealing with the public, and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse population.

6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous receptionist or administrative experience preferred but not required.

2. Ability to multi-task.