Dental Receptionist (Private Practice) – Entry Level

First impressions at this estate agency in Polokwane are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Polokwane (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.

• Matric
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• Discreet with confidential information

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

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

• Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.
• List the phone systems and booking software you have used; practices look for people who need little training.