Medical Records Clerk

Role: Medical Records Clerk. Location: Odendaalsrus, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

What This Role Involves

This Medical Records Clerk role sits within the health jobs function in Odendaalsrus. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.

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 Records Clerk taking on this position.

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

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 Odendaalsrus teams, and the new Medical Records Clerk will feel that from the first week.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Medical Records Clerk to step into the health jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Your Workplace

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.

In addition, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Odendaalsrus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Growing With Us

Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Odendaalsrus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Odendaalsrus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Odendaalsrus team member.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Odendaalsrus contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Free State.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Odendaalsrus teams.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Odendaalsrus keep progressing.

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 Free State.

Working in Odendaalsrus

Working in Odendaalsrus means a place along the N1 central corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Odendaalsrus office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus 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.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Odendaalsrus, Free State.

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 Odendaalsrus.

Common Questions

Is there opportunity for promotion?

Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.

Are reference and background checks conducted?

Yes. Reference, criminal and qualification checks are part of the standard pre-employment process.

Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?

On top of that, yes, although preference is generally given to candidates already based in or near the listed city.

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Odendaalsrus.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Odendaalsrus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Importantly, the team mix in Odendaalsrus reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Core Functions

• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls

Who We’re Looking For

• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role

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