Work-Force
Posted recently. The organisation is recruiting a Medical Receptionist for its Welkom operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Free State.
About This Position
An experienced Medical Receptionist is needed to support operations in Welkom. The role forms part of how the business keeps its health jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Welkom team on trust, and the Medical Receptionist role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Medical Receptionist is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Welkom also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
What We Offer
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this health jobs role in Welkom; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Welkom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Importantly, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Welkom.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Welkom.
About Welkom
Notably, the role is based in Welkom, near the Sasolburg industrial complex. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Welkom and the broader Free State region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Welkom.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Welkom, Free State.
Key Outputs
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
Minimum Requirements
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
- BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.