Dental Receptionist (Private Practice) – Experienced

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this accounting practice in Vereeniging. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Vereeniging-based, with most of your time spent at an accounting practice. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.

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

• A second language common in your area
• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

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

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