About this role
Position title Receptionist DCOM at LMU-Knoxville
Department COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description
The Receptionist for the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)-Knoxville is responsible for the operation of the switchboard and the routing of visitors/vendors.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma
Preferred Qualifications
Switchboard experience; and office setting experience
Physical Demands
Campus
Job Duty
promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
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participate on university committees
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Promote and uphold the safeguarding of student, staff, and faculty access data by following established protocols and ensuring the secure handling of identification and access-related information
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Demonstrate strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to identify, analyze, and resolve technical or operational issues that arise during daily job functions
Job Duty
Operate and maintain badge printing technology to ensure accurate and timely production of identification badges for students, staff, and faculty.
Job Duty
answer calls on the main switchboard for LMU-DCOM building to include supplying general information to callers, screening and routing the calls to the appropriate destination
Job Duty
greet visitors, vendors, staff and others in a professional and courteous manner
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direct visitors, vendors, and others to appropriate departments and/or personnel
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take and distribute phone messages as appropriate
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monitor loading dock entries
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assist with mailings, distributions and special projects
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assist other administrative staff with overflow work and phone coverage
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schedule appointments as necessary
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operate office machines, including calculator, copy machine and computer
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make signs as needed for meetings
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complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
Job Duty
perform other duties as assigned
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S05498P
Job Open Date 10/13/2026
Job Close Date 04/13/2027
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/46277
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1