Receptionist

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a reputable non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee by providing a safe and reliable blood supply to over 150 hospitals. Established with the mission to meet and exceed the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients, LifeSouth operates with over 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles, and organizes approximately 2,000 blood drives each month. The organization is steadfast in its commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and stewardship, ensuring that the blood and related services are available whenever needed by patients or their families. LifeSouth is proud to maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and values diversity and inclusivity, operating as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The organization supports federal laws and regulations such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disability Act (ADA), ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including protected veterans. They are also an E-Verify employer and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

This role is for the position of Receptionist located in Gainesville, FL. As a Receptionist at LifeSouth, you will play a crucial part in representing the organization's welcoming and professional environment. This part-time position is essential to customer experience, being the first point of contact for visitors and blood donors. The responsibilities include registering blood donors accurately, ensuring all demographic information is properly collected and entered into the system, and providing exemplary customer service that reflects LifeSouth's values. You will answer and transfer incoming calls, greet donors and visitors, and support the smooth flow of operations within the center. Precise data entry and record management skills are fundamental to this role. Additional duties include reviewing donor records to resolve discrepancies, printing necessary donation records, and assisting with administrative functions relevant to donor registration and management. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Previous experience in customer service, records management, or business telephone systems is preferred but not required. This position pays between $14.50 and $15.95 per hour and requires a criminal background check and drug screen before final hiring. LifeSouth values safety and teamwork and looks for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in their community while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment.