Medical Receptionist

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Medical Receptionist in Benoni, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.

Overview

The Medical Receptionist position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Benoni and across the health jobs space.

Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Medical Receptionist taking on this position.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Benoni also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Benoni much easier.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Benoni colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the health jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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 Benoni site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.

Notably, 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.

What Your Day Looks Like

Crucially, you start your shift with a thorough handover, picking up patient histories, treatment plans and any concerns from the previous team. The morning is paced but purposeful — vital signs, medication rounds, bedside conversations — and you’re constantly switching between clinical tasks and the very human work of reassuring patients and families. Multi-disciplinary rounds give you a chance to advocate for your patients, and by the time you hand over again, you have done meaningful work that makes a real difference to the people in your care.

Beyond that, the Benoni office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Benoni.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

About Benoni

Crucially, the role is based in Benoni, minutes from the Sandton CBD. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Benoni and the broader Gauteng region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Benoni, Gauteng.

Many candidates already living within reach of Benoni cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng 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 Benoni.

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 Benoni.

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.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Benoni.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations

Candidate Profile

• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.