Medical Receptionist (Contract)

Industry:
Medical – Medical Professions
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On Site

A well-established orthopaedic surgical practice is seeking a professional and experienced Medical Receptionist for a maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth front-office operations while delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome and assist patients courteously, both in person and telephonically

  • Register new patients and accurately capture medical aid and insurance information

  • Manage and schedule patient appointments efficiently

  • Coordinate theatre bookings and compile theatre lists, liaising with relevant teams

  • Confirm appointments via phone, email, or messaging systems

  • Handle appointment cancellations and rescheduling

  • Respond professionally and timeously to patient, family, and healthcare provider enquiries

  • Manage incoming and outgoing emails and messages accurately

  • Perform general administrative duties, including filing, photocopying, and document control

  • Assist with typing clinical notes, motivation letters, and feedback reports

  • Receive and process cash and card payments, including receipting

  • Liaise with medical aids regarding authorisations, admissions, and related queries

  • Maintain practice inventory, monitor stock levels, and arrange supply orders

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric Certificate

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a medical or surgical practice

  • Experience working with medical aid schemes

  • Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Experience with medical practice software (e.g. VeriClaim) will be advantageous; training will be provided

Skills and Attributes

  • Professional and confident communicator

  • Excellent typing skills

  • Strong language proficiency in English, Afrikaans, and Xhosa

  • Strong organisational and multitasking ability

  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and diligent

  • Reliable, responsible, and well-presented

  • Able to work independently and under pressure

  • Team-oriented with a patient-focused approach

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]