Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office)

You'll be the first voice and face of a medical practice in Pinetown. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Pinetown. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.

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

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A second language common in your area
• Medical billing or practice software experience

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

• 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.