Receptionist

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

We are seeking a friendly and organized Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, providing excellent customer service and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Greet and welcome visitors in a professional manner

- Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate personnel

- Manage scheduling and appointments for staff

- Maintain a clean and organized reception area

- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages

- Assist with administrative tasks as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in office administration is a plus

- Proven experience as a receptionist or in a similar role

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other office software

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

- One to three months of related experience

- Experience with records management, business telephone systems, data entry and customer service

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming a new member to our team.

Our Benefits

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days

- Medical premium discount based on rate of pay

- Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability

- Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth

- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees

- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period

- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered

- Access to wages prior to pay day

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $14.50 - $15.95 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call ... to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.