Medical Practice Receptionist

This private school in Soweto needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Soweto, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.

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

• A second language common in your area
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

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

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