Abbott · 11 hours ago
Receptionist
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.75/hr - $41.45/hrAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. As the Receptionist at Abbott Diabetes Care, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment while supporting daily operations through effective communication and administrative assistance.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Operate a multi-line phone system to receive and correctly route incoming and outgoing calls
Take and distribute clear, accurate messages promptly
Greet visitors professionally and determine the nature of their visit
Assist visitors sign in to visitor management system (Envoy) according to Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) Visitor Policy (DOC00171)
Notify the appropriate employee or department of visitor arrival or escort visitors as needed
Follow protocol for expected and unexpected government agency visits
Handle routine inquiries with discretion, sharing only information permitted by company policy
Provide general guidance to visitors and callers in a courteous and helpful manner
Schedule and book meeting rooms using Abbott’s internal systems
Prepare documents, type correspondence, and assist with clerical tasks
Organize and distribute incoming mail; manage outgoing mail and courier packages
Manage ADC Reception and Facilities Helpdesk in boxes and triage work order-related requests
Submit work order requests via Maximo and follow up as necessary
Maintain the Reception Manual
Train backup receptionists as appropriate
Complete all mandatory training on time as required by Abbott policies and procedures
Adhere to company standards for safety, confidentiality, and compliance
Work closely with team members, employees, and vendors to ensure smooth operations and excellent service delivery
Support cross-functional communication and assist with coordination of services when needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience as a receptionist or in a customer-facing role
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in basic computer skills and office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, email, and scheduling tools)
Comfortable using technology and able to learn new systems quickly
Strong computer literacy, including data entry and navigating internal systems
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Additional administrative training
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
Founded in 1888
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2026-01-07
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