Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Medical Receptionist based in Somerset West, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the health jobs function.
The Role
The Medical Receptionist vacancy forms part of how the Somerset West branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Somerset West teams, and the new Medical Receptionist will feel that from the first week.
Your Workplace
Beyond that, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.
In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Somerset West colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the health jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Somerset West teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.
Daily Duties
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
- Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
Minimum Requirements
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.