Experienced Medical Receptionist for Specialist Practice in Centurion
iMedrecruit · Centurion, Gauteng
Overview
A specialist medical practice in Centurion needs a caring and organised Medical Receptionist to keep the front desk running smoothly. You will welcome patients, manage appointments, coordinate theatre bookings and provide vital admin support. If you have medical reception experience and a passion for patient care, this full time permanent role offers a supportive team environment where your skills truly matter.
About the role
This is a full time, permanent position at a specialist medical practice in Centurion. You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they feel welcome and cared for while managing the busy reception desk.
What you will be doing:
- Greeting patients in person and over the phone with compassion and professionalism.
- Managing the appointment diary, scheduling follow ups and handling rescheduling.
- Creating and maintaining patient files, making sure everything is ready for the next day.
- Coordinating theatre lists, surgery bookings and authorisations, and arranging anaesthetists and surgical assistants.
- Handling patient admissions to hospital, theatre and step down facilities.
- Assisting with billing, receiving payments and general administrative tasks.
- Liaising with hospital staff, suppliers and external representatives.
- Keeping the reception area neat and presentable at all times.
Application note: Please use the reference number IMR080-MR in all correspondence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
- Previous experience in a medical reception or practice administration role.
- Vericlaim experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of ICD 10 and procedure codes.
- Experience with theatre bookings, authorisations and hospital admissions is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
- Compassionate, empathetic and patient focused.
- Discreet and able to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure and show initiative.
- Reliable, hardworking and able to work both independently and in a team.
Responsibilities
- Attend to patients telephonically and in person in a caring manner.
- Obtain and accurately capture patient information.
- Manage the appointment diary, schedule follow ups and assist with rescheduling.
- Create and maintain patient files, ensuring they are ready for the following day.
- Manage patient flow by notifying the doctor of arrivals and communicating delays courteously.
- Answer incoming calls and handle patient enquiries.
- Coordinate theatre lists, surgery bookings and applicable authorisations.
- Arrange anaesthetists and surgical assistants for procedures.
- Arrange patient admissions including hospital, theatre and step down admissions.
- Assist with obtaining patient results and related correspondence.
- Accompany the doctor on hospital rounds where applicable.
- Perform in room billing and receive and receipt patient payments.
- Type practice notes and assist with general correspondence.
- Scan and upload patient documentation.
- Manage stock, consumables and stocktaking.
- Liaise with external representatives and suppliers.
- Maintain a neat and presentable reception area.
- Perform general administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
- Protect patient confidentiality and handle all information securely.
Job details
- Organisation
- iMedrecruit
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
When applying for this medical receptionist role, highlight your experience with theatre bookings and patient coordination, as these are key parts of the job. If you have used Vericlaim or worked with ICD-10 codes, make sure that stands out on your CV. The practice values compassion and organisation, so include examples of how you have handled busy reception desks or difficult patient situations calmly. Before an interview, think about how you would manage a doctor running late while keeping patients informed and comfortable. Also be ready to discuss confidentiality and how you handle sensitive patient information. This is a great opportunity to join a specialist practice where your admin skills directly support quality patient care. Good luck!
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