Front Desk Attendant Jobs

A Front Desk Attendant in the hospitality service industry is primarily responsible for ensuring guests have a positive and welcoming experience. Their key duties include checking guests in and out, handling guest inquiries, managing reservations, and coordinating with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction. They are the first point of contact for guests and play a crucial role in shaping guests' impressions of the establishment. In addition, they may also be responsible for handling financial transactions, addressing guest complaints, and providing information about services and amenities.

Important skills for a Front Desk Attendant include strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to multitask, and attention to detail. Proficiency in using hotel management software is also beneficial. In some establishments, a certificate or degree in hospitality management may be required. Before becoming a Front Desk Attendant, a person may have roles such as a Guest Service Representative, Hotel Receptionist, or Customer Service Representative in other industries. These roles provide valuable experience in customer service and dealing with the public which are crucial skills for a Front Desk Attendant.

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Medical Receptionist- Training Provided!

Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times....

Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for Medical Receptionists to join our team in Benton, AR. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience performing Front Desk tasks...

Sherwood Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Front Desk Receptionist / Medical Assistant to join our PRN team in Searcy, AR. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience...

Dental Receptionist

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

*** WE ARE OFFERING A $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS POSITION! *** Sage Dental is seeking a Patient Coordinator to join our team in Daytona Beach! Sage Dental is the leading Dental Support...

Washington Regional Urgent Care is looking for Medical Receptionists to join our team in Harrison, AR. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience performing Front Desk tasks...

Company Description At Walkertown Veterinary Hospital, we're dedicated to providing the highest standard of veterinary care for your pet. We have 3 veterinarians that understand every pet has...

Dental Front Receptionist / Back Office

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are a dental clinic seeking a Full Time Front Desk Receptionist / Back Office to join our team. At Bristol Dental, we are dedicated to fostering healthy smiles and enhancing overall well-being....

Medical Receptionist

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago

Medical Receptionist Busy medical practice looking for experienced, enthusiastic, customer service oriented Medical Receptionist. Knowledge of referrals, collections and EMR....

Urgent Team

Medical Receptionist at Urgent Team

Urgent Team is looking for an experienced Medical Receptionist to join our team at our center in in Morristown, TN. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience performing...

Receptionist / Front Office Assistant

  • Westminster, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Westminster, MD
  • 4 days ago

We are looking to hire an experienced professional to join our team as our receptionist/front office assistant. This is an in-person, full time position with our real estate investment company...

Front Desk Agent

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Uses creative reasoning and brand standard service tools to overcome guest objections and concerns and to ensure guest service satisfaction....

Part Time Front Desk Agent

  • Tesuque, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Tesuque, NM
  • 5 days ago

Uses creative reasoning and brand standard service tools to overcome guest objections and concerns and to ensure guest service satisfaction....

Medical Receptionist, Spanish Bilingual, Kenner Clinic

  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 6 days ago

policies and procedures Skilled in operating phones, personal computers, software and other basic IT systems Ability to communicate with employees, patients and other individuals in a professional and courteous...

Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times Practice...

Front Desk Attendant

We are a growing and dynamic company, and we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Front Desk Attendant to join our team....

Front Desk Attendant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Hotel Front Desk
Everything you need to know about successful Front Office Operations. This course will teach you all details, reports, transactions, skills you need to operate Front Office Department.Course is...
Front Desk Safety
Unfortunately, no workplace is immune to safety and security risks. If you're an administrative assistant, you may be at the company's "front desk," making you the first line of defense. Yes, this...
Front Desk Safety and Security
This course is designed to help those of us working the front desk, reception, records, campus information, night auditors, lobby staff, and volunteer service positions to understand how to handle...

Salary for Front Desk Attendant Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Front Desk Attendants offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.8%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.8%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.6%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Front Desk Attendants
Less than 1 year
43.5%
1-2 years
23.9%
None
17.1%
2-4 years
14.7%
4-6 years
0.7%


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