Medical Practice Receptionist – Entry Level

This engineering consultancy in Mbombela needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.

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

• A second language common in your area
• Medical billing or practice software experience

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

• Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.
• Answer the recruiter's call the way you would answer at work: greeting, your name and a smile in your voice.