Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office)

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this private school in Fourways. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a private school in Fourways. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.

• Matric
• Discreet with confidential information
• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• At least 1 year on reception or a front desk
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel

• A secretarial or office administration certificate
• A second language common in your area
• Medical billing or practice software experience

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