SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Receptionist / Optical Assistant
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Salary: R6,000 – R7,000 per month
Position Type: Full-Time (Retail Hours)
Job Overview
Our client, a well-established optometry practice based in Benoni, is seeking a friendly, well-presented, and well-spoken Receptionist / Optical Assistant to join their team.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients and will receive training to assist the optometrist with basic optical duties. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people in a professional retail healthcare environment.
Working Hours
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Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Every Second Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Sunday: Closed
Key Responsibilities
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Welcoming and assisting patients in a professional and friendly manner
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Managing appointments and patient bookings
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Answering telephone and email enquiries
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Handling payments and basic administrative duties
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Maintaining a neat and organised reception area
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Assisting the optometrist (training will be provided)
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Supporting daily practice operations and retail activities
Minimum Requirements
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Well presented with excellent communication skills
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Friendly, professional, and customer-service orientated personality
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Strong administrative and organisational skills
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Comfortable working retail hours
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Basic computer literacy
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Reliable and punctual
Advantageous
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Previous receptionist or retail experience
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Experience in a medical practice, optometry, or customer-facing environment
What the Client Offers
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On-the-job training within the optometry field
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Supportive and professional working environment
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Opportunity to gain healthcare and retail experience
