Dental Receptionist (Private Practice)

First impressions at this medical practice in Tzaneen are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Tzaneen-based, with most of your time spent at a medical practice. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.

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

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A second language common in your area

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

• Answer the recruiter's call the way you would answer at work: greeting, your name and a smile in your voice.
• List the phone systems and booking software you have used; practices look for people who need little training.