Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Medical Records Clerk or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Douglas. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Douglas operation, and this Medical Records Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
In addition, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Douglas team on trust, and the Medical Records Clerk role will feel that from week one.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the health jobs group in Douglas.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Douglas contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Northern Cape.
Crucially, 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.
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 Douglas.
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.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Douglas office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Daily Duties
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
What You’ll Need
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.