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Front Desk Clerk Job Description

Learn about the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills that should be in a front desk clerk job description.

By PAUL PETERS, Updated Apr 25, 2021

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A front desk clerk represents the first point of contact with the clients of a business, hotel or doctor’s office. They perform essential front desk administrative duties including answering phone calls, greeting clients, and overseeing the office budget. Also known as a front desk receptionist.

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Front Desk Clerk Job Description Template:

Our company is looking for a professional front desk clerk to oversee all receptionist and secretarial duties at our main entrance desk. You will perform a range of duties including answering phone calls, managing the switchboard, and maintaining the office budget.

Your central goal is to provide our clients with outstanding customer service and support. As the ‘face’ of our company, the successful candidate will be presentable and friendly, with outstanding people’s skills. You should have a talent for multi-tasking, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Greet guests and provide them with superb customer service.

Ensure the front desk is neat, presentable, and equipped with all the necessary supplies such as pens, forms, and paper.

Answer all client questions and incoming calls.

Redirect phone calls to the appropriate department and take down messages.

Accept all letters and packages, and distribute them to their appropriate departments.

Monitor, organize and forward emails.

Track and order office equipment and supplies.

Maintain records and files.

Oversee the office budget.