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Job Description
Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-4171.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 29,120.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 14.00
- Currently, there are 997,770 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Receptionists and Information Clerks”.
Also Known As…
- Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Unit Assistant
- Senior Receptionist
- Scheduler
- Receptionist
- Office Assistant
- Member Service Representative
- Greeter
- Front Desk Receptionist
- Community Liaison
- Clerk Specialist
- Utility Clerk
- Tourist Information Assistant
- Telephone Quotation Clerk
- Telephone Operator Receptionist
- Telephone Information Clerk
- Telephone Clerk
- Telephone Appointment Clerk
- Telephone Answerer
- Space Scheduler
- Schedule Announcer
- Research Clerk
- Registration Clerk
- Registrar
- Register Clerk
- Referral Coordinator
- Referral and Information Aide
- Receptionist Telephone Operator
- Quoter
- Policyholder Information Clerk
- People Greeter
- Pay Station Attendant
- Patient Registration Representative
- Park Aide
- Outpatient Clerk
- Merchandising Assistant
- Medical Scheduler
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Office Receptionist
- Legal Receptionist
- Land Leasing Information Clerk
- Land Leasing Examiner
- Information Specialist
- Information Assistant
- In-File Operator
- Hospitality Aide
- Hospital Receptionist
- Guard Entrance Registrar
- Front Desk Officer
- Front Desk Clerk
- Emergency Room Clerk
- Dental Receptionist
- Customer Care Representative (CCR)
- Credit Reporting Clerk
- Clinic Receptionist
- Call Taker
- Call Center Representative
- Call Center Operator
- Automobile Club Information Clerk
- Appointment Setter
- Appointment Scheduler
- Appointment Clerk
Tasks for “Call Center Agent”
- Take orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled.
- Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
- Conduct tours or deliver talks describing features of public facilities, such as a historic site or national park.
- Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
- Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
- File and maintain records.
- Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
- Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
- Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
- Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
- Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.
- Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Receive payment and record receipts for services.
- Enroll individuals to participate in programs and notify them of their acceptance.
- Calculate and quote rates for tours, stocks, insurance policies, or other products or services.
- Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
- Schedule space or equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants.
Related Technology & Tools
- Laser facsimile machines
- Credit card processing machines
- Personal computers
- Filing Cabinets
- Scanners
- Handheld calculators
- Multi-line switchboards
- Data input scanners
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Postage machines
- Public address PA systems
- Dictation equipment
- Desktop computers
- Photocopying equipment
- Switchboards
- Electric typewriters
- Corel WordPerfect
- Customer relationship management CRM software
- Medical procedure coding software
- Email software
- Web browser software
- Database software
- IBM Notes
- St. Paul Travelers e-CARMA
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS
- Intuit QuickBooks
- IBM Check Processing Control System CPSC
- Microsoft Excel
- Kodak Dental Systems Kodak SOFTDENT Practice management software PMS
- Desktop publishing software
- Filing system software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Automated information system software
- Microsoft Word
- GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
- McKesson Lytec
- Claim processing system software
- Electronic calendar management software
- Alpha Software Alpha Five
- Appointment scheduling software
- Microsoft Publisher
- HMS
- Billing software
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic health record EHR software
- Bookkeeping software
- Medical condition coding software
- Microsoft Outlook