Dental Receptionist (Private Practice)

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this engineering consultancy in Prospecton. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Prospecton (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.

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

• Medical billing or practice software experience
• A second language common in your area
• Typing speed above 40 wpm

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

• 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.