Temporary Pediatric Office Receptionist Jobs in Decatur, AL

Position Summary

The Temporary Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, customers, vendors, and business partners during a temporary coverage assignment. This position is responsible for maintaining a professional, welcoming, and organized front office environment while providing administrative support to the Human Resources team and other departments as needed.

The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary receptionist and first point of contact for all visitors, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Greet and assist guests in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner.
• Manage visitor sign-in and sign-out procedures in accordance with company policies.
• Verify visitor identification and issue visitor badges as required.
• Notify employees of arriving guests and coordinate visitor access.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Coordinate outgoing mail and shipments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area, conference rooms, break rooms, and other common areas.
• Provide general administrative support to Human Resources and other departments as assigned.
• Run business-related errands as needed, including picking up office supplies, meals, catering orders, mail, packages, and other items necessary to support daily business operations.
• Assist with coordinating and obtaining supplies for meetings, employee events, and office operations as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company, customer, and employee information.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous receptionist, customer service, administrative, or office support experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and other standard office software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality throughout the temporary assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer-service oriented with a positive and professional attitude.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, visitors, and business partners.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to move throughout office facilities as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Driver Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Current personal automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel locally to support business-related errands and operational needs.

Assignment Duration

• Approximately four (4) weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Disclaimer

Employees using personal vehicles for company business must maintain a valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and comply with all company policies regarding business travel and vehicle use. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for approved business-related travel conducted in a personal vehicle in accordance with company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ethic Tech LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or participate in the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ethic-tech.com.