Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Scheduling & Admin Support

AngelCare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AngelCare in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support healthcare professionals and ensure smooth facility operations. You will assist with patient examinations, take histories, and record vital signs while preparing treatment rooms and maintaining equipment.

You will also handle patient appointments, assist with billing and insurance processing, and educate patients on health topics.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in assisting with patient examinations.
• Familiarity with taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
• Background in healthcare or relevant certifications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and procedures.
• Take medical histories and record vital signs accurately.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain medical equipment.
• Update and maintain patient records and documentation.
• Manage patient appointments and scheduling.
• Handle billing and insurance processing.
• Provide patient education on health topics.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

History taking

Record keeping

Billing software

Appointment scheduling

Patient education

Team player

Education

Healthcare background

Certification in medical assisting

CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Billing software

Job description

AngelCare in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support healthcare professionals and ensure smooth facility operations. You will assist with patient examinations, take histories, and record vital signs while preparing treatment rooms and maintaining equipment.

You will also handle patient appointments, assist with billing and insurance processing, and educate patients on health topics.