Job Description

Job Summary
Our client, a well-established General Practitioner based in Glen Marais, Kempton Park, is seeking a professional, organised, and detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to join their team on a permanent basis.
This role is ideally suited for a candidate with prior experience in a medical practice environment, strong knowledge of medical administration processes, and hands-on experience with Elle Billing Software, including ICD-10 coding and medical aid claims management.
Key Responsibilities
Front Desk & Patient Service

• Answer and manage incoming calls via the practice switchboard professionally
• Greet patients warmly and assist with registrations and updates of personal and medical information
• Schedule and manage patient appointments
• Coordinate referrals to external healthcare providers

Billing & Medical Aid Administration

• Capture consultations and procedures accurately on Elle Billing Software
• Apply correct ICD-10 diagnostic codes (General Practice)
• Submit medical aid claims (including real-time submissions where applicable)
• Coordinate and manage medical aid authorisations
• Complete and submit PMB (Prescribed Minimum Benefit) application forms
• Handle medical aid queries, rejections, and follow-ups
• Process patient payments and issue electronic receipts

Administrative Duties

• Monitor and respond to administrative emails
• Maintain both electronic and physical filing systems
• Perform general administrative and reception duties as required
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with patient information regulations

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12) - Essential
• Previous experience working in a medical practice - Essential
• Working knowledge of ELLE Billing Software - Advantage
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding and Billing (General Practice) - Essential
• Experience with medical aid claims and authorisations
• Fluent in at least two languages (bilingual)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Professional, courteous, and able to work well under pressure
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Advantageous

• Tertiary qualification in Medical Administration or related field
• Experience with PMB applications and advanced medical aid processes
• Experience handling real-time claim submissions

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 07H30 - 17H00
• One Saturday per month

Remuneration

• Market-related salary

Please note: No additional fringe benefits are offered.
Application Instructions
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, kindly submit your CV along with supporting documentation to:
with Subject Line: Reception - Kempton Park
If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful
Medical Resources Group (Pty) Ltd
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