Virtual Receptionist ID- 10826

Job Summary

Virtual Receptionist - Work from Home (Hiring in the U.S. and Mexico only)

NOTE: We are not hiring in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Washington.

Our Virtual Receptionists love their job.

We are seeking experienced call-handling professionals for our elite Virtual receptionist position. We are passionate about our Virtual Receptionist agents being able to shine and utilize their inner "superpowers" every day by providing the best work environment, pay, and culture. Working at Smith.ai allows you to earn an industry-leading income and grow your career from the comfort and convenience of your home.

What you will do...

  • Work 100% remote
  • Answer calls for a variety of different businesses and professionals
  • Take messages, screen new clients, book appointments, collecting payments, and transfer calls
  • Understanding the caller's needs and providing business information
  • Be part of a team and contributing to continued excellence

You should apply if you...

  • Have strong typing and multitasking skills
  • Have access to high-speed internet
  • Have the ability to work in a quiet setting remotely
  • Are a professional and confident communicator with clients
  • Are a proficient and confident computer user
  • Speak smoothly and confidently in English

We want all-star agents who are...

  • Experienced professional communicators, verbally and in writing
  • Instruction readers and listeners
  • Solid ethical decision-makers
  • Caring and respectful of everyone
  • Responsive to change and understanding that there is always room to improve
  • Multitaskers who can balance serving clients directly
  • Resourceful and able to navigate learning new things with ease

Before you apply you must have...

PREDICTABLE SCHEDULING:

We operate 24/7/365. We offer flexible hours with a requirement to work one shift on Monday and a minimum of 30 hours per week up to 40 hours per week. Our scheduling offers set hours, providing a level of predictability for our agents and contributes to a positive work/life balance. Shifts are broken into 2- to 5-hour blocks, and are scheduled based on the business needs of Smith.ai and its clients, as well as your availability.

Pay and Benefits

For U.S.-based agents

  • Starting rate of $15/hour
  • Starting rate of $16/hour for bilingual agents who speak fluent English and Spanish
  • Paid training
  • Healthcare benefits available for agents working 30+ hours weekly

For Mexico-based agents:

  • Starting rate of $11/hr
  • Paid training

Additional potential earnings and benefits:

  • Employee referral bonus of $150
  • Many more team award earning opportunities!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Health and safety considerations: Smith.ai is a fully remote workplace. All of our virtual receptionists work from the safety, convenience, and comfort of their own homes.

Disclaimer: We do not charge an application fee, nor do you have to pay to work here. We will also not request any banking information or payments of any type from you to apply.

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