26 Medical Assistants jobs in Durban

Overview

Durban. A busy and well-established Doctor's practice is seeking a professional and efficient Medical Receptionist to join their dedicated team. Experience working on Vericlaim and Alchemed medical systems is essential.

• Previous experience working in a Doctor’s rooms
• Proficiency in Vericlaim and Alchemed medical systems is essential
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent people skills and a friendly, professional manner
• Outstanding telephone etiquette and communication abilities

Job category: Medical Research and Laboratory Sciences

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Mount Edgecombe

Remuneration: R 416,307.00

EE position: No

An opportunity has become available for a Medical Technologist: Cytogenetics. The incumbent will perform the overall operations in the Cytogenetics Laboratory in relation to routine and specialized technical functions, quality, and administration.

• Operational Duties
• Safety, Health, Environment and Quality duties
• Administrative Functions
• Specialized Technical Functions
• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Ethical Behavior and Customer Service Orientation
• Technical and Professional Competence
• Practical Execution
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Conflict Management Best Practice Thinking
• Motivating People
• Problem Solving and Teamwork
• Planning, Organizing and Monitoring
• Communication

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist Cytogenetics OR HPCSA Medical Scientist

• 2 years experience in Human Cytogenetics
• Understanding of Blood Transfusion Standards
• Understanding of HPCSA regulations
• Understanding of SANAS regulations and audit process
• Experience with SAP and Meditech

• Out of hours transport necessary
• Overtime as and when required
• National Travel if required
• Proficient eyesight and reasonable mobility

1. All applications will be considered with reference to SANBS' Employment Equity Plan.
2. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within three weeks after the closing date.

Furthermore, note that no advertisement may in any way make reference to/or exclude anybody based on race, gender, etc.

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist in our Microbiology Laboratory, you are a key contributor to the precision and reliability of diagnostic testing. Your role involves processing specimens across all benches, ensuring that each step meets our rigorous standards. You also play a part in monitoring workflow to support timely delivery of results. This is a dynamic environment where your scientific expertise fuels a high-performance culture and where leadership is about enabling others to thrive alongside you.

Role Requirements

To succeed in this role, you bring a strong academic foundation, including:

• a Grade 12 certificate
• a BHSc: Bachelor of Health Science (Microbiology / Clinpath)
• HPCSA as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in an approved discipline reflects your professional commitment and readiness to contribute meaningfully.

With at least one to two years of experience in a pathology laboratory, you have developed the practical insight and confidence needed to navigate complex testing. Your experience positions you to contribute effectively from day one, while also growing within a team that values accountability, encourages leadership, and supports your long-term career aspirations through talent development and succession planning.

Skills Requirements

This role calls for a balanced mix of technical and interpersonal strengths. You are proficient in using computer technology to support laboratory operations and data analysis. Your fluency in English enables clear communication across teams and with clients. Strong numerical reasoning supports your accuracy in calculations and data interpretation, while your communication skills help foster a people-centric culture that ignites engagement and collaboration.

Role Impact

In this role, your contributions extend far beyond the laboratory bench. You are responsible for processing specimens with precision and care, ensuring that results are delivered efficiently and reliably. You support quality and accreditation standards through diligent adherence to protocols and contribute to innovation by engaging in ongoing research and staying informed about emerging technologies. Your involvement in stock monitoring helps maintain operational readiness, and your support in training learner scientists plays a vital role in building future capabilities. Through positive client interactions, you help reinforce Ampath's reputation as a trusted partner in healthcare.

Employment Equity and Diversity

At Ampath, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. In line with our Employment Equity goals, we actively encourage applications from individuals across all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence in healthcare, and we are proud to create a space where everyone can thrive.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Work week

5 days

Location

Kwazulu Natal - Westridge

Closing Date

31 August 2025 at 21:00

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Ampath, where purpose meets possibility.

We are looking for an individual who has an established network and relationships with Cardiologists. Understanding of the product portfolio is key. 'Stents' and 'Guidewires' are amongst the key products that you will be selling, and your understanding and previous sales track record will be key in landing this role.

Reporting to: Sales Manager

1. ENSURE MARKET & PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:
   • Ensure up-to-date knowledge of the market drivers, the competition, market positioning, evolutions within the field, etc.
   • Ensure a complete understanding and consideration of customer requirements.
   • Meet with marketing to implement the defined appropriate product and technical support.
2. ACHIEVEMENT SALES & PROFIT TARGETS:
   • Manage all sales activities for his/her product group / territory.
   • Set together with the Sales Manager, the targets and price levels and follow up the results.
   • Assist the Sales Manager in analysing all problems related to his/her product group / territory, propose and plan corrective actions in order to reach the objectives and targets.
   • Assist to obtain the gross profit of the business and the sales development for a product group / territory.
   • Market mapping: examine the market conditions and identify trends in order to facilitate the strategy build by the product manager and sales manager.
3. IMPLEMENT MARKETING & SALES STRATEGY:
   • Implement defined strategies and develop tactics in order to improve the sales and profitability of his/her product group / territory together with sales management.
   • Assist to search for new sales methods and possibilities.
   • Assists in establishing the adequate sales channels and improve the quality of a product group.
   • Manage the Key Opinion Leaders portfolio by proactively building and maintaining excellent relations.
   • Maintain excellent relations with external official parties, authorities, and organisations.
4. MANAGE CONGRESSES:
   • Be present at local conferences, congresses, trade shows to represent the company towards the target market.
5. TRAIN INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS:
   • Give and set-up training programmes for external and internal customers (search for the needs of a technical training) in collaboration with the Product Manager.
6. QA/RA PROCEDURES:
   • Complaint handling.
7. GENERAL:
   • Complete a monthly detailed report to ensure a smooth communication and information stream.
   • Act as representative of the company towards many third parties.
   • Assume all other responsibilities and authorities this function may require regarding new opportunities.

Skills & Experience:

• Master or Bachelor's degree.
• Min 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a similar function.
• Practical knowledge of Sales techniques.
• Preferably having a network of Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists / Interventional Cardiologists / Cardiovascular products (depending on the relevant BU).
• Acquaintance and knowledge of the local market is a considerable asset.
• Be a flexible team player, able to work independently, prioritize own work, and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Have a positive attitude and be pro-active, with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to work under pressure and within short time constraints. Show drive and determination for all tasks.

Benefits include:
Medical Aid.
Provident Fund.
Reimbursive Travel.
Commission.
Access to company-specific training programs and software.

A multinational pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Sales Representative – KZN Coastal who will be responsible for engaging with the company's customers in line with the sales and marketing strategy to achieve the sales target in their territory.

Key Job Outputs:

1. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) at the customer business
2. Electronic territory management system
3. Maintain product and industry knowledge
4. Implementation of sales and marketing strategy
5. Achieve the annual regional sales budget and manage a territory expense budget
6. Tailor customer strategies for each customer need to obtain mutual benefit and growth
7. Arrange customer-focused functions
8. Participate in customer expos
9. Activate company branded functions e.g. CPD functions
10. Daily customer recon and reporting
11. Call rate coverage and frequency to ensure good territory management
12. Maintain high levels of market-related and product knowledge to ensure effective individual performance and training of customers
13. Implement a territory business plan to accomplish objectives in line with the sales and marketing strategy
14. Call on doctors, specialists, and pharmacies
15. Forward all received product quality complaints, adverse events, and medical inquiries to the relevant person in quality assurance/pharmacovigilance/medical affairs

Qualifications:

1. Completed tertiary Diploma or Degree in a related discipline

Experience:

1. Minimum of 24 months Pharma industry experience
2. Effective verbal and written communication
3. Ability to manage time effectively
4. Advanced Interpersonal Skills
5. Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
6. Excellent selling skills
7. Established and existing relationships in the territory and with key stakeholders

Salary: Market related

Reference: CPT -SS-1
A leading pharmaceutical company has a position for a Medical Sales Representative within the KZN Mainline region to promote their Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Purpose:
Responsible to engage with the Company's Customers in line with the Sales and Marketing strategy to achieve the sales target in their territory.

• Achieve Sales targets
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) at the customer business
• Electronic Territory Management System
• Maintain product and industry knowledge
• Implementation of Sales and Marketing Strategy
• Achieving the annual regional sales budget and managing a territory expense budget.
• Tailor make customer strategies for each customer need in order to obtain mutual benefit and growth.
• Arrange customer focused functions.
• Participating in customer expos.
• Activate branded functions e.g. CPD functions in conjunction with Key Account Management team.
• Daily customer recon and reporting.
• Call rate coverage and frequency to ensure good territory management.
• Maintain acceptable levels of market related and product knowledge, to ensure effective individual performance and training of customers.
• Responsible to implement a territory business plan to accomplish objectives in line with the Sales and Marketing strategy.
• Calling on dermatologist and specialists
• Forwarding of all received Product Quality Complaints, Adverse Events and Medical Enquiries to the relevant person in Quality Assurance/ Pharmacovigilance/ Medical Affairs.

• Related Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 24 months Pharma industry experience
• Effective Verbal and Written Communication
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent Selling Skills
• Established and existing relationships in the territory, and with key stakeholders

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Location: Johannesburg

Company: Nestlé Health Science

Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition / Dietetics / Biology or similar degree

Experience: 2 years' experience in Medical Delegate role or a representative in the pharmaceutical industry.

Closing Date: 1 October 2025

Position Summary

The Medical Sales Representative is responsible for the ethical detailing of Nestlé Health Science products in assigned territory by clearly communicating to medical / paramedical contacts accurate information about these products, their features and benefits and their appropriate use. Medical Sales Representative is responsible to achieve company objectives in the assigned territory.

A day in the life of a Nestlé Health Science Medical Sales Representative:

• Market intelligence: Monitor, collect and analyze information and data about Medical Nutrition market, Industry, products, competitors, healthcare systems (healthcare professionals and Institutions), vendors (Pharmacies and retails) and customers to support business making decision.
• Territory Management: Segment prospects (healthcare professionals, healthcare Institutions and pharmacies), define territories, develop plan, schedule visits and plan route to ensure effective and efficient territory coverage
• Communication: Promote Nestlé's purpose, values and principles and deliver information on medical nutrition practices to healthcare professionals to differentiate our value offers from competitors and ensure advocacy towards Nestle benefit platforms, products and services
• Supporting: Manage the requests of the healthcare system to provide better services to patients (continuing medical education and equipment) to develop long-term, sustainable and responsible relationships with Healthcare professionals and Institutions
• Reporting: Maintain proper records of data and field activity outcomes to maintain evidence of activities and decisions and ensure relevant and accurate data analysis
• Ensure strict adherence and compliance on all activities undertaken to the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk substitutes and Nestle Instructions and local country codes where applicable.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition / Dietetics / Biology or similar degree
• Must have 2 years' experience in Medical Delegate role or a representative in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with data management using a digital device and MS Excel intermediate experience required
• Must have a valid/unendorsed driver's license
• Must be able to fluently speak English
• Must be able to work independently, self-starter, solution orientated, adaptable and result driven
• Must be willing to travel (including trips away from home)
• Computer literate, MS Office, MS Excel intermediate level with data analysis experience
• Expertise in Medical Nutrition Product Knowledge (including competitor product knowledge), and in Medical Nutrition in general

• Educational Background:
• Diploma or Bachelors in a relevant field such as Healthcare Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Administration.

• Healthcare IT Experience : At least 10 years of experience in healthcare technology, particularly in sourcing, implementing, or managing medical software solutions. Certification or extensive experience in healthcare IT systems (e.g., EHR/EMR systems, HIS, PACS) and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Project Management: Proven track record of leading 2-3 full-cycle software implementation projects, preferably in a healthcare setting. Certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile Scrum are desirable.
• Clinical Experience (Optional):
• A background in healthcare (e.g., nursing, medicine, or allied health) can be an advantage, especially for understanding clinical workflows.

Our client, an IT software provider in the healthcare industry, is in search of a Medical Aid Claims Administrator to join their dynamic and fast-paced Admin department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the Doctor's account remotely.
• Reconcile remittances.
• Query outstanding claims.
• Resubmit outstanding claims.
• Maintain a low age analysis.
• Follow up on short payments.
• Flag claims regularly with updates.
• Clear Ontime rejections.
• Submit query reports to clients.
• Selecting correct scheme agreements.
• Maintain the ERA database.
• Identify tariff issues
• Constant liaison with client and logging of communication.
• General filing and admin.

Requirements:

• 2 years experience as a medical aid claims administrator (Non-negotiable).
• Deadline driven (Client turnaround time: 48 hours)
• Independent thinker; problem solver.

Qualifications:

• Matric certificate.

CTC includes Medical Aid

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R11 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is the difference between a tariff and an ICD-10 code?
• What makes a claim patient liable?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Aid Claims: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person