Medical Assistant: Compassionate Clinical Support

Jobomas; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 155,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Aid Trust is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Johannesburg and Pretoria offices in Gauteng. The role involves supporting healthcare professionals with daily clinical and administrative duties, maintaining patient records, and ensuring smooth patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Candidates should have a Grade 12, a Medical Assistant qualification or relevant healthcare training, strong communication skills and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Medical Assistant qualification or relevant healthcare training is required.
• Basic computer literacy is expected.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and administrative abilities with attention to patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical practitioners with daily duties.
• Welcome patients and register their details.
• Take and record basic patient observations where trained.
• Prepare consultation rooms and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient files.
• Provide support for basic patient care under supervision.
• Maintain confidential medical records.
• Monitor medical supplies and report shortages.
• Deliver professional service to patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational abilities

Administrative abilities

Compassionate patient-focused attitude

Basic computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Medical Assistant qualification

Job description

Health Aid Trust is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Johannesburg and Pretoria offices in Gauteng. The role involves supporting healthcare professionals with daily clinical and administrative duties, maintaining patient records, and ensuring smooth patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Candidates should have a Grade 12, a Medical Assistant qualification or relevant healthcare training, strong communication skills and basic computer literacy.