Dental Receptionist (Private Practice)

You'll be the first voice and face of a private school in Vereeniging. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Vereeniging. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• 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.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.

• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• At least 1 year on reception or a front desk
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel

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

• 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.