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First Avenue Endodontics, a modern dental specialists office, is looking for a receptionist who will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties. This is a full-time position with ideal working hours: Monday-Thursday. We offer competitive pay and a great working environment. The ideal candidate must be a truly friendly and polite person, who loves working with healthcare professionals. They must also be self-motivated, eager to learn, detail oriented, and able to multitask in a busy environment. Excellent written and communication skills are essential. This is currently a temporary position to cover an 18 month maternity leave, but there is a possibility of the position becoming permanent. No dental experience is necessary, but would be considered an asset.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Provide basic information to clients and the public
- Order office supplies
- Maintain records
- Data entry
Specific Skills
- Send invoices
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Record and relay information
- Perform clerical duties, such as filing and sorting and distributing mail
- Operate switchboard or telephone system
- Obtain and process information required to provide services
- Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
- Answer, screen and forward telephone calls
- Receive and issue payments
Work Setting
- Health services
Typing (Words Per Minute)
- 61 - 80 wpm
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
Security and Safety
- Bondable
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Switchboard 1-25 lines
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail
- Electronic scheduler
- Database software
- General office equipment
- Internet browser