Scanner Operator

Mediclinic International; Ermelo; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa in Ermelo seeks a Records Scanning Assistant to prepare discharged patient records for scanning and to operate two scanners with daily cleaning and maintenance.

The role supports accurate medical documentation and data integrity in a busy clinical setting. Grade 12 and healthcare admin experience are preferred; MS Office skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, essential educational level.
• Experience in healthcare admin is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with medical records handling and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and preparing patient records for scanning
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of scanners

Skills

Administrative processes

Microsoft Office

Medical Records

POPI Act

Account creation process

Confidentiality policies

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Nextimage Scanning Software

Job description

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Closing date: 16/09/2026
Number of positions: 1
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To prepare complete discharged patient records for scanning, scan said records to create a digital copy and daily cleaning and maintenance of two dedicated scanners

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Collecting and preparing patient records for scanning

Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of scanners

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1-year experience in an administrative role in a healthcare setting

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 year experience in an administrative role in a healthcare setting

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Administrative related processes and procedures
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office � Outlook)
• Medical Records
• Nextimage Scanning Software
• Patient Administration policies and procedures (e.g. Patient confidentiality, use of coding cupboard, account creation process, clinical coding)
• Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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