Receptionist
(Female, Age 60) from santa barbara, CA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Receptionist |
|---|---|
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 36 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | santa barbara, CA |
| Years Experience | 4 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
It’s a huge medical clinic which is just one branch of them.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Filing, check in for appointments, schedule appointments, answer phones.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Medical, Dental
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under paid
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes. I both like and dislike it. Some patients and people can get mean if they wait too long on the phone (on hold). Others are more understanding.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
In office with other receptionists. 4 computers are side by side. I like that I can talk to my co workers in the down time that we have.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 2
Benefits: 5
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 8
The Actual Work: 6
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | Not working yet. |
| 8am to 9am | Start work at 8 am. Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients until lunch. |
| 9am to 10am | Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients. |
| 10am to 11am | Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients. |
| 11am to 12pm | Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients until 11:30. Lunch for an hour. |
| 12pm to 1pm | Lunch until 12:30. Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients. |
| 1pm to 2pm | Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients. |
| 2pm to 3pm | Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients. |
| 3pm to 4pm | Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients. |
| 4pm to 5pm | Schedule appointments, answer phones and check in patients. Off work at 5 pm. |
| 5pm to 6pm | |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
newspaper
What was the application process?
Turned in an application and resume.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes. There was one interview with the head of the clinic.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I cant remember most of it but was basically background experience.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. We were taught thouroughly how to use the programs and what to do.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes. Testing of the computer software and medical terms that we need to know.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
No. I didnt get a degree.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
N/A
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Just go in and apply.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Must be computer literate.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Just being a high school graduate.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
It may be stressful at times, but know that it’s what needs to be done.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
No. I never had a career plan.
What are your current career goals?
None at the moment.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
No
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Teachers aide | 15 | was per hour pay | Aided teachers in classrooms part time |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:2.8
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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