Dental Receptionist (Private Practice)

First impressions at this medical practice in Worcester are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Worcester; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• 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.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.

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

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

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

• 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.