Dental Receptionist (Private Practice)

First impressions at this private school in Brits are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Brits-based, with most of your time spent at a private school. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.

• Discreet with confidential information
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A second language common in your area
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

• Annual bonus (13th cheque) at many practices
• Paid study leave for office admin courses
• Safe, secure parking
• Normal office hours, Monday to Friday

• Answer the recruiter's call the way you would answer at work: greeting, your name and a smile in your voice.
• Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.