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Job overview
Robert Half Office Team is hiring a Receptionist. The company seeks a welcoming and dependable Receptionist to support daily front‑desk operations on a part‑time, contract basis in Lancaster, New York, handling a busy multi‑line phone system, greeting visitors, and maintaining an organized reception area.
Key focus areas include Greet visitors and provide courteous front‑desk support while maintaining a detail‑oriented and inviting environment, Manage incoming calls through a multi‑line phone system, directing each call to the appropriate person or department, and Respond to inbound inquiries promptly and accurately, ensuring callers receive helpful information or timely follow‑up.
Important skills include Communication Skills, Detail-Oriented Approach, Handling Busy Phone System, Front-Desk Support, Multi-Line Phone System, and Switchboard Operations.
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Full job description
Description We are looking for a welcoming and dependable Receptionist to support daily front-desk operations for a Contract position in Lancaster, New York. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a positive first impression, managing incoming calls efficiently, and keeping the reception area organized. The role requires strong communication skills, a detail-oriented approach, and confidence handling a busy phone system in a part-time capacity.
Responsibilities:
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Greet visitors and provide courteous front-desk support while maintaining a detail-oriented and inviting environment.
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Manage incoming calls through a multi-line phone system, directing each call to the appropriate person or department.
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Respond to inbound inquiries promptly and accurately, ensuring callers receive helpful information or timely follow-up.
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Support day-to-day reception activities such as monitoring the front area and assisting with general administrative needs.
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Handle switchboard operations efficiently, balancing multiple calls at once while maintaining excellent customer service.
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Maintain an organized reception space and help ensure smooth communication between guests, staff, and callers. Requirements • Previous experience in a receptionist or front-desk support role.
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Ability to operate a multi-line phone or switchboard system with confidence.
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Strong verbal communication skills and a detail-oriented telephone manner.
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Comfortable managing a high volume of inbound calls while staying organized.
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Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a part-time schedule.
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Friendly and detail-oriented approach when interacting with visitors, callers, and internal teams. TalentMatch®
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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