Center Receptionist- Full time Position - Quick Hire!

Takeda is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Known for its patient-focused approach, Takeda inspires and empowers its employees to grow through life-changing work. The company cultivates an inclusive and collaborative workplace environment where innovation and excellence are encouraged. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda is committed to offering stimulating career opportunities and a workplace culture unified by their mission to provide better health and a brighter future to people around the world. At the heart of their operations is a commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities, creating a respectful and welcoming space for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or other protected statuses. This particular role is based at Takeda's BioLife Plasma Donation Center located in San Marcos, California. The position is full-time and non-exempt, offering an hourly starting wage of $19.00, with compensation aligned to state and local minimum wage requirements. Employees in this role are eligible for numerous benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, sick leave, and paid vacation. The job entails working as a receptionist at the plasma donation center. The role is crucial in supporting the daily operations of the center and involves serving as the first point of contact for donors. The receptionist will greet new and returning donors, handle appointment scheduling, maintain donor records, and provide excellent customer service to both external donors and internal team members. The position requires standing and walking for the entire work shift, performing light to moderate lifting and physical movements such as bending, stooping, and reaching. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining a safe and clean work environment, as some tasks include handling records in compliance with health regulations and wearing protective gloves due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This role is ideal for individuals who have at least one year of experience in a customer or patient-facing setting and possess excellent communication skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential, reflecting the operational hours of the plasma center. The role also involves collaboration with center management to identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance donor experience and operational efficiency. Overall, this position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the health care ecosystem by helping collect plasma that supports the creation of life-saving medicines, making a direct impact on patients with rare diseases.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ability to walk and or stand for entire work shift
• willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
• ability to lift 1 to 5 lbs and occasionally up to 32 lbs and rarely 50 lbs
• fine motor coordination
• good depth perception
• ability to hear equipment from a distance
• willingness to wear gloves for prolonged periods due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens