Junior Medical Receptionist

iMedrecruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A medical practice in Durban is looking for a junior medical receptionist to manage appointment scheduling and patient records efficiently. The role requires at least two years of experience in a similar position, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in medical administration functions. Candidates must be organized and detail-oriented, with experience in the medical healthcare space. The monthly salary offered is around R10,000, with applications considered as per the outlined requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a medical receptionist in a similar role.
• Knowledge of ICD10 Coding, theatre protocols, and doctor-patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and appointment efficiently.
• Capture patient information accurately.
• Liaise with hospital staff professionally.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy

Professional appearance

Education

Matric

Job description

A specialist neurosurgeon based in Pinetown (KZN) is seeking to recruit a junior medical receptionist to fulfil full receptionist and administration functions and duties within the practice.

The successful candidate needs to be dynamic, a self‑starter, a self‑motivator, very organized and detail‑oriented and have specific experience in the medical healthcare space.

Requirements

• Knowledge of reception duties within a medical practice, ICD10 Coding, theatre protocols, doctor‑patient confidentiality and how to create a good patient experience
• Efficient diary and appointment management
• Capturing patient information timeously and accurately
• Obtaining medical aid authorisations
• Liaising with hospital and theatre staff in a professional and organised manner
• Preparing theatre lists and coordinating with other surgical practices for combined cases
• Submission of medical aid claims
• In‑room collection of payments and receipting

Qualification

• Matric
• At least 2 years experience in a similar medical receptionist position

Skills and attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy
• Exceptionally well‑presented and professional

Salary

+/- R10,000 per month

Required

Asap

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.