Medicals Assistant

Health Aid Trust; 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

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Medical Assistant

Company: Health Aid Trust
Locations: Johannesburg and Pretoria, Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-Time

Health Aid Trust is inviting suitably qualified, motivated and compassionate individuals to apply for the position of Medical Assistant in its Johannesburg and Pretoria offices.

The successful candidates will assist healthcare professionals with daily clinical and administrative duties, support patient care, maintain medical records, and ensure that patients receive professional and efficient assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist medical practitioners and healthcare professionals with daily duties.
• Welcome patients, register their details, and update medical records.
• Assist with taking and recording basic patient observations, where trained and authorised.
• Prepare consultation rooms and ensure medical equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient files.
• Assist with basic patient care under appropriate professional supervision.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Monitor medical supplies and report shortages.
• Provide patients with general assistance and professional service.
• Follow workplace health, hygiene, and safety protocols.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• Medical Assistant qualification or relevant healthcare training.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and medical ethics.

Advantageous

• Previous experience in a clinic, hospital, or medical practice.
• First Aid or Basic Life Support certification.
• Knowledge of medical administration and patient recordkeeping.

Salary

R13,900 - R17,800 per month, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Working Locations

• Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Pretoria, Gauteng

Application Process

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copy of Matric certificate.
• Certified copy of relevant medical or healthcare qualification.
• Copy of South African ID.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.