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Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

  • Ref: 310897
  • Type: Option-to-Hire
  • Location: Hackensack, NJ
  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals
  • Job Level: Experienced Non-Manager
  • Pay: Negotiable

Opportunity Description

The Receptionist is responsible for the proper coordination of all incoming calls and guests to the headquarters office and for performing a wide range of administrative and office support activities to facilitate the efficient operation of the headquarters office. 

  

 

Company Information

Pharmaceuticals

Job Duties

  •  Manages the flow of all incoming calls and guests to the company 
  • Works with building security staff to provide smooth flow of guests between lobby and office. Caters to guests’ needs prior to and during meetings with staff 
  • Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of the office reception area and Vendor conference room 
  • Maintains relationships with external mail/courier/taxi services 
  • Maintains and checks the company voicemail box daily and forwards all messages appropriately, timely, and with efficiency 
  • Assists in maintaining all office pantry inventories 
  • Assists Executive Assistant to President with Advisory Board Correspondence.
  • Act as back-up for Executive Assistant to President when Executive Assistant is out of office.
  • Accepts responsibility for providing a positive first impression for all headquarters’ visitors 
  • Performs general administrative duties including photocopying, faxing, preparing general correspondence, reports, and memos 
  • Provides some administrative support to management team 
  • Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager and EA to the President 
  • Careful with rules; conscientious, thorough, precise, concerned with rules and accuracy 
  • Formal; serious, disciplined, sincere, reserved, and quiet 
  • Unambiguous work direction 
  • Extremely task oriented 
  • High standards of quality and accuracy 
  • Adhering to established guidelines and procedures 
  • Strong follow through on delegated tasks and assignments 

Education

BA/BS preferred but not required 

Experience & Skills Required

  • BA/BS preferred but not required o Multilingual highly desirable  
  • Minimum 3-5 years prior experience in similar environment at well-regarded company o Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
  • Action Oriented – takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.  
  • Business Insight – Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.