Medical Practice Receptionist

You'll be the first voice and face of a medical practice in Lephalale. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Lephalale. 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.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.

• Matric
• 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

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

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