Relief Receptionist (Temp Pool)

This accounting practice in Komani needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Komani-based, with most of your time spent at an accounting practice. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

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

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

• Medical billing or practice software experience
• A secretarial or office administration certificate
• Typing speed above 40 wpm

• 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.