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Cape Town City Centre: Medical Receptionist – Vergelegen

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Front Office Administartor to join their specialist practice in Vergelegen. Job Specification Reception Answering of all calls in a professional, courteous and efficient manner. Take messages and ensure they are actioned by relevant person. Maintain the issue logbook for all messages and matters that arise on a daily basis. Assist with phone, email or sms patients with feedback from doctor regarding messages left. Assist with managing the diary – booking patient appointments, communicate billing policy to all new patients. Ensuring patients get the relevant information and forms needed when they need to have an in-roomsprocedure, an operation and to be hospitalised. Providing quotations for all patient procedures. Prepare the theatre list bookings and pre-authorisations Keeping track of cases where the doctor has assisted in surgeries. Assist with doctors’ reports, thank you letters (where necessary). Keeping track of pharmacy accounts and stock per Doctor. Accounts Bill patients accordingly and collect payment where necessary. Accept money (cash or card) write receipts. Allocate patient payments. Ensure all theatre billings have been completed by the doctor within 48 hours. Liaise with the Bureau on patient related queries and assist with debt collection. Month end processing. Daily banking given to the doctor. Maintain Petty Cash. Maintain attendance register. General: Schedule all admin related appointments with the doctor and the various service providers Liaise with contractors such as hospital technical department, IT specialists, Suppliers etc. Maintain all supplier contracts and agreements. Ordering stock from various places: pharmacies, stationers etc Support of various marketing initiatives. Assist the doctor with all office admin related tasks. Maintaining the CPD register. Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that GuardianRecruiting may use your application for the purposeof the recruitment and selection of the said position,and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful. All job postings are in accordance with our client’s BEE requirements. Please only send certificates when requested to do so

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About Admin / clerical / secretarial Jobs in Cape Town Region

The admin, clerical, and secretarial roles in Cape Town region are typically found across various industries, with the financial services sector often being a common employer. Generally, these positions require administrative support to ensure efficient office operations, communication, and record-keeping. Typically, individuals in this field work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential support to teams and organisations.

In terms of compensation, salaries for admin, clerical, and secretarial roles vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and level of seniority. Broadly speaking, common salary ranges for these positions range from R30 000 to R60 000 per annum, although it’s essential to note that actual salaries can differ significantly based on individual circumstances. For example, experienced professionals in larger organisations or those working in high-demand industries may earn higher salaries.

Common skills required for admin, clerical, and secretarial roles include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organisational abilities, time management, and adaptability. Additionally, having experience with HR systems, accounts payable, and inventory management can be beneficial in some instances. Typically, individuals in this field are expected to be highly organised, efficient, and able to work well under pressure.

These roles are commonly found in a range of industries, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. In the finance sector, for instance, administrative professionals may support investment teams or manage accounts payable and receivable. In the technology industry, they may provide technical support or assist with project coordination. Manufacturing organisations often require admin staff to handle logistics, inventory management, and order processing.

Career development opportunities for individuals in this field are generally good, with many graduates progressing into senior administrative roles or moving into related fields such as human resources, marketing, or business administration. With experience and additional training, admin professionals can advance to specialist positions, such as executive assistants, operations managers, or team leaders.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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