Medical Practice Receptionist

This medical practice in Vanderbijlpark needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is Vanderbijlpark-based, with most of your time spent at a medical practice. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.

• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
• Matric
• A warm, clear phone manner in English

• A secretarial or office administration certificate
• Medical billing or practice software experience

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

• List the phone systems and booking software you have used; practices look for people who need little training.
• Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.