Dental Receptionist (Private Practice)

You'll be the first voice and face of an accounting practice in Newcastle. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.

• Matric
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
• Discreet with confidential information
• At least 1 year on reception or a front desk
• A warm, clear phone manner in English

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• Medical billing or practice software experience
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

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

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