DENTAL RECEPTIONIST | RANDBURG, JHB

MedE Recruit; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

MedE Recruit is seeking a Dental Receptionist for a modern Randburg dental practice. You will be the first point of contact, delivering a warm, professional welcome and ensuring the reception runs smoothly.

Responsibilities include front‑desk duties, appointment scheduling, and providing administrative support to the practice, contributing to an exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in reception or administrative role; dental/medical experience advantageous.
• Strong computer literacy; experience with practice management software beneficial.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; professional presentation and welcoming manner.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in an organised, structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and manage all front-desk activities.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient bookings.
• Provide administrative support and assist with day-to-day coordination of the practice.
• Contribute to an efficient, seamless patient experience and maintain high standard of professionalism.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative experience

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Professional presentation

Attention to detail

Initiative

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

A well-established, modern dental practice in Randburg is looking to appoint a professional, organised, and customer-focused Dental Receptionist to join their team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with patients, takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service, and works well in a professional, fast-paced practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a warm first impression for patients while ensuring the reception area and daily administrative functions run efficiently.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in a reception or administrative role (medical or dental experience will be advantageous)
• Strong computer literacy (experience using practice management software would be beneficial)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Professional presentation and a friendly, welcoming manner
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to work in an organised, structured environment
• Self‑motivated with the ability to use initiative and take ownership of responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and manage all front‑desk activities
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient bookings
• Provide administrative support and assist with the day‑to‑day coordination of the practice
• Help ensure an efficient and seamless patient experience
• Deliver a consistently high standard of professionalism and customer care

What the Practice Offers

• A modern, beautifully designed working environment
• A supportive team with a strong focus on professional growth
• The opportunity to contribute to an exceptional patient experience

Salary: R15 000 – R25 000 Before deductions (dependent on experience)