Estate Agency Receptionist

First impressions at this medical practice in Polokwane are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a medical practice on the Polokwane side of Limpopo.

• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.

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

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

• Safe, secure parking
• Normal office hours, Monday to Friday
• Paid study leave for office admin courses

• 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.