Clerical Receptionist

Clerical Receptionist – $18/hr | Harrisburg, PA Location: Downtown Harrisburg, PA – Free Parking Provided Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday | Daytime Hours Employment Type: Long-Term Temporary Work Location: On-Site

Put Your Administrative Skills to Work Supporting Your Community! Are you an experienced receptionist or administrative professional who enjoys helping others, staying organized, and making a difference through your work?

Abel Personnel is seeking a friendly, dependable, and computer-savvy Clerical Receptionist for a long-term temporary assignment with a community-focused public service organization in downtown Harrisburg, PA.

In this role, you'll support an agency that provides important services and resources to the community. As a key point of contact, you'll help connect callers with the appropriate staff and services while providing essential clerical and administrative support.

This opportunity may be especially appealing to professionals with experience in medical offices, healthcare administration, human services, senior services, or other customer-facing office environments.

We're looking for someone who combines strong computer skills, excellent telephone etiquette, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.

If you enjoy a professional office environment, take pride in being someone your team can count on, and are looking for a steady, long-term assignment, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing

• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct callers to the appropriate departments or staff members.
• Assist callers, including older adults, family members, caregivers, and community partners, with patience, professionalism, and courtesy.
• Help connect individuals with the appropriate staff members who can address their questions or service needs.
• Perform general clerical, data entry, and administrative duties to support daily office operations.
• Use Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft 365 applications to manage emails and routine correspondence.
• Enter, update, and maintain information using Microsoft Excel and other office applications.
• Organize documents, maintain accurate records, and assist with administrative projects.
• Follow established procedures while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a receptionist, administrative assistant, office assistant, medical receptionist, or clerical support professional.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft 365.
• Excellent telephone etiquette, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, compassionate, and respectful approach when interacting with individuals who may need additional assistance.
• Ability to navigate computer applications, enter information accurately, and learn new procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Dependable attendance and a commitment to maintaining a consistent work schedule.
• Genuine interest in a long-term temporary assignment supporting a community-focused organization.

Experience in healthcare administration, medical offices, senior services, human services, or government office settings is a plus, but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $18.00 per hour
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Free parking in downtown Harrisburg
• Long-term assignment with a consistent work routine
• Professional, established office environment
• Meaningful work supporting services for older adults and their families
• Opportunity to put your administrative, computer, and customer service experience to good use
• Support from the Abel Personnel recruiting team throughout your assignment

Important Information About This Position This is a long-term temporary assignment through Abel Personnel. The position does not offer conversion to permanent employment. We encourage applications from professionals who are comfortable with this arrangement and are looking for a steady, long-term assignment where their experience and dependability will be valued. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're a dependable administrative professional with strong computer skills, a helpful attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today through Abel Personnel to be considered for this Clerical Receptionist opportunity in downtown Harrisburg. Abel Personnel – Connecting Great People with Great Opportunities.