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Our client, a specialized dentistry practice in the upmarket suburb of Upper Claremont, is seeking to recruit a Medical Secretary. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and discrete with superb time management and record-keeping skills.

This is a frontline role which entails - welcoming patients and visitors, answering the telephone and answering any inquiries. Scheduling appointments and keep those appointments on time. Assisting patients with completing necessary forms and documentation.

General:

• Working hours are Monday to Friday
  • Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 5pm
  • Friday 8am – 4pm
• Availability to start immediately (or within two weeks)
• Salary range is between R15 000 - R18 000 per month dependent on experience. 

Requirements:

• Diary and appointment management
• Strong admin and organizational skills
• Meeting and welcoming patients
• Liaising with patients
• Filling
• Answering incoming calls
• Creating patient files
• Managing patient flow
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable
• General administration
• Maintain efficient patient service
• Maintain confidentiality of all doctors, staff and patient information

Qualification:

• Matric
• At least 2 years' experience at a healthcare facility (dental practice preferred) in a Medical Secretary role (essential). 
• Exceptionally strong on excel

Skills and attributes:

• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Friendly warm and well spoken
• English and Afrikaans speaking
• Hardworking

This position is urgent to fill so candidates' who are to start immediately will be given preference.

Medical Secretary

Join a growing healthcare support team in Cape Town providing vital secretarial services to consultants
Location: Gardens, Cape Town | Salary: R25 000 R35 000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing specialist medical support group providing professional administrative and secretarial services to consultants in private healthcare. With a reputation for accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency, the business is expanding and seeking dedicated Medical Secretaries at both standard and senior levels. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative team where attention to detail and patient care are at the heart of everything.

The Role: Medical Secretary
As a Medical Secretary, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to consultants, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of private practice. This role is essential in maintaining patient trust, consultant efficiency, and accurate clinical documentation. Positions are available at both entry/standard level and senior level, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Proofread and finalise clinic and theatre letters generated via AI transcription, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

• Manage consultant diaries, including booking patient appointments and coordinating with hospitals

• Handle patient enquiries professionally via phone and email

• Process referrals and test requests promptly and accurately

• Maintain up-to-date and compliant patient records

• Liaise with consultants, hospitals, insurers, and patients as required

• Support colleagues by covering phones, inboxes, and desks when needed

• (Senior level) Oversee complex tasks such as billing queries, theatre bookings, and consultant correspondence independently

• (Senior level) Act as a mentor to junior staff and contribute to improving secretarial processes

About You

• Minimum 1 years experience as a Medical Secretary

• Confident proofreading AI-transcribed clinic letters and managing consultant diaries

• Developing knowledge of private practice processes

• Comfortable working under supervision, with support available for complex cases

• Proven ability to manage consultant practice independently

• Strong track record handling billing, theatre bookings, and correspondence without supervision

• Experience mentoring junior staff and improving practice management processes

• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and attention to detail

Desirable:

• AMSPAR or BSMSA qualification

• Experience in private healthcare

• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems

Company Description
We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group's key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
To support the SA Commercial Business to realize the commercial strategy and to achieve the annual targeted growth and revenue through successful new product introductions and maintenance of current product portfolio in the South Africa and South African Development Community (SADC) region, by ensuring successful Marketing Authorisation and variation approval from the SAHPRA and Regulatory Authorities of the SADC member states within the committed timeframe. The role undertakes responsibility for compliance with the Regulatory / Pharmacovigilance Requirements for the New Product Launch Pipeline and the existing product portfolio in the region, through the successful completion of assigned activities according to the South African and SADC Regulatory plan. To establish a central point of contact for all medical writing project for the Regulatory Affairs South Africa entity of the Aspen Group by liaising with other Pharmacare departments as the need arises. To undertake all research, creation and editing of all documents to comply with safety and clinical updates accordingly to the Pharmacare Company Core Datasheet (CCDS).

Key Responsibilities
Financial

• Project management of contractual and financial aspects of all medical writing projects and the effective utilisation of resources to keep processes cost effective.
• Identification of project challenges to departmental line management and the financial
• impact thereof.

Project Management

• Act in the capacity of project manager/lead for medical writing projects. This may entail serving as the primary client contact, negotiating deliverable timelines, and resolving project-related issues, and other duties as assigned.
• Project management of contractual and financial aspects to be performed with management where necessary.
• Serve as the Medical Writing representative to provide proactive support for planning efficient work plans and timelines for medical writing deliverables, and medical writing input into other departmental deliverables. Identify any potential project challenges to departmental line management and project leader, including changes in project plan, timeline or out of scope requests, and suggest possible resolution options.
• Coordinate and conduct interdepartmental team review and sign-off of document deliverables according to Pharmacare guidelines/SOPs.
• Coordinate production and distribution of draft and final documents to regulatory teams. Ensure that all work is complete and of high quality prior to team distribution.
• Attend internal and technical team meetings as required.
• Assist management as needed with preparation of resourcing estimates for potential new medical writing projects
• Proactively engage with other departmental resources where necessary to ensure that information/documentation requests are delivered in a professional and timeous manner.

Medical Writing Accountabilities

• Ensure defined framework as set by PV Lead, RA Manager: Safety, Quality and Compliance, or Head of Department are executed within the specified timelines.
• Write clinical documents for submission to regulatory authorities, including but not limited to:
• clinical overviews and summaries
• clinical expert statements
• interim and final clinical study reports
• integrated summaries of safety and efficacy
• nonclinical overviews and summaries
• Provide medical editing review of draft and final documents prepared by other writers before internal or external distribution. This includes both copy editing and content review.
• Ensure document content and style adheres to FDA/EMA/SAHPRA or other appropriate regulatory guidelines, and complies with departmental and corporate SOPs and style guidelines
• Perform literature searches/reviews to obtain background information and training for
• development of documents
• Prepare country specific packs for submission of safety variations within ZA and other
• territories
• Assist in the assessment of clinical and nonclinical documentation with regards to its suitability for supporting new marketing authorisation applications (MAA) or new indications.
• Preparation of aggregate safety reports including but not limited to PSURs, PBRERs and Addendum Safety Reports.
• Preparation of Risk Management Systems including but not limited to Risk Management Plans, Healthcare Professional Letters and Risk Communication Plans.
• Request for Information from Competent Regulatory Authorities (CRAs)
• Manage safety related requests from regulatory agencies and Aspen Affiliates to ensure any requests are answered fully and promptly.
• Assessment of local PI/PIL for inclusion of the validated signal.
• Data analysis of signals and feedback to the Safety Review Team (SRT) during the Signal Management meetings.
• Provide training and guidance and act as a mentor to less experienced departmental
• members.
• Initiate and participate in departmental or interdepartmental process improvement and
• training initiatives.
• Initiate and manage development of formats, templates and general guidelines for clinical
• documentation and workflow procedures.
• Assist in the development of departmental SOPs/WIs.
• Keep abreast of professional information and technology through
• workshops and conferences and ensure the appropriate transfer of that information to the department.
• Ensure systems and procedures are in place in accordance with the RA QMS and that these are maintained according to the relevant SOPs
• Adhere to agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Support the continuous development and improvement of the PV function while upholding Aspen core values.
• Maintain rigorous adherence to written procedures, e.g. SOPs/WIs.
• Adherence to Company Health & Safety procedures.
• Participate in training programmes.
• Any other duties as assigned by your Manager.

Educational Requirements

• Matric/ Grade 12
• B.Pharm (preferred); B.Sc. (Hons), B Sc. Pharmacology or equivalent scientific or clinical qualification

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• 4 Years experience in pharmaceutical industry (clinical expertise)
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and medical authorities in South Africa
• Strong understanding of regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCP
• Extensive medical writing and expertise in submission

Soft Skills Requirements

• Results and performance driven - deliver results that meet or exceed expectations
• Integrity
• Work ethic
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Sense of urgency - responding to issues and opportunities in a timely manner
• Intellectual curiosity - willing to suggest and try new ideas
• Positive and pro-active approach to business tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A solutions provider
• Manage evolving deadlines effectively with regular feedback and updates
• Enthusiasm and Drive to take ownership and drive process initiatives
• Service orientation
• Customer focused
• Logical thinking
• Information seeking
• Positive 'can - do' attitude
• Be able to work autonomously and have good problem-solving skills
• Able to cope with evolving deadlines effectively with regular feedback and updates
• Honest and trustworthy
• Respectful and highly personable
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexibility & confidentiality are key requirements for this role.

Computer Skills Required
The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV's online on or before
1 June 2025.
Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

Through our client-facing brands Momentum Group, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members.

Disclaimer As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Role Purpose
Managing the delivery of clinical input across the business unit. Overseeing the effective application of evidence based medicine and risk management principles.

Requirements

• Matric.
• MBChB or M Fam Med qualification.
• Registered with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Medical advisory knowledge will be an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Medical Advisory work, as directed by the Health Risk Management and Client Execution.
• Managing the delivery of clinical input across the business unit.
• Overseeing the effective application of the Health Risk Management clinical policies and protocols across the business unit.
• Training of case managers, pharmacists and/or pharmacist assistants in case forums.
• Attendance of Medical Advisors meetings.
• Relevant work to be done with reference to medical scheme rules and within the parameters of relevant coding rules and Evidence Based Medicine.
• Supporting the development of guidelines and protocols for the Health Risk Management according to the standards prescribed by the Head of Clinical Policy.
• Review of the pathology, radiology and Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) claims and maintenance of the tariff files in conjunction with the coding team.
• Provision of clinical input and presentation of ex-gratia cases on a monthly basis at client Clinical forums.
• Generation and analysis of product specific reports on a monthly basis.
• Management of the benefit design requirements for identified schemes as it relates to clinical input.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders that promote cross delivery practice solutions.
• Contribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking and benchmarking and representation on related forums.

Competencies

• Interpreting Data.
• Examining Information.
• Managing Tasks.
• Making Decisions.
• Providing Insights.
• Taking Action.

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Momentum Group, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members.

Disclaimer

As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Role Purpose

Managing the delivery of clinical input across the business unit. Overseeing the effective application of evidence based medicine and risk management principles.

Requirements

• Matric.

• MBChB or M Fam Med qualification.

• Registered with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

• Medical advisory knowledge will be an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Medical Advisory work, as directed by the Health Risk Management and Client Execution.

• Managing the delivery of clinical input across the business unit.

• Overseeing the effective application of the Health Risk Management clinical policies and protocols across the business unit.

• Training of case managers, pharmacists and/or pharmacist assistants in case forums.

• Attendance of Medical Advisors meetings.

• Relevant work to be done with reference to medical scheme rules and within the parameters of relevant coding rules and Evidence Based Medicine.

• Supporting the development of guidelines and protocols for the Health Risk Management according to the standards prescribed by the Head of Clinical Policy.

• Review of the pathology, radiology and Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) claims and maintenance of the tariff files in conjunction with the coding team.

• Provision of clinical input and presentation of ex-gratia cases on a monthly basis at client Clinical forums.

• Generation and analysis of product specific reports on a monthly basis.

• Management of the benefit design requirements for identified schemes as it relates to clinical input.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders that promote cross delivery practice solutions.

• Contribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking and benchmarking and representation on related forums.

Competencies

• Interpreting Data.

• Examining Information.

• Managing Tasks.

• Making Decisions.

• Providing Insights.

• Taking Action.

Company Description

Durban Cosmetic Laser Centre

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Medical Aesthetician located in Durban. The Medical Aesthetician will be responsible for providing skincare treatments, performing advance laser and aesthetic procedures, conducting client consultations, and maintaining patient records. The role also includes recommending skincare routines and products, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards, and working collaboratively with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Skincare treatment and consultation skills
• Experience with laser and advance aesthetic procedures
• Knowledge of skincare products and recommendations
• Attention to detail and high standards of hygiene and safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the medical team
• Certification or diploma in aesthetics or related field
• Experience in a medical or clinical setting is a plus

Receptionist position at busy medical practice in Lakefield Benoni. Must have matriculated, fluent in English and Afrikaans, good communication skills, telephone etiquette, must be able to perform under pressure. Previous working experience in a professional setting, preferably at a medical practice.

This is a fast passed, high pressure environment. working hours are Monday to Friday 07:45-18:00 and one Saturday a month. To start 1 November 2025

Email CV with references to

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R10 000,00 - R13 000,00 per month

Experience:

• Medical receptionist: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

ED Management Group (EDMG) is a well-established and leading Emergency Medicine practice. Currently managing 5 Emergency Departments in Johannesburg, the practice will now also be operating in Cape Town from late 2025. EDMG is a consultant-led practice and offers a full academic programme that is CPD points accredited.

We are seeking to recruit qualified medical officers with the following prerequisites:

• Current HPCSA registration for independent practice
• ⁠Current ACLS, PALS and ATLS / EMATT certification
• ⁠Pocus experience and/or training
• PPEC, DA and Emergency Primaries are advantageous
• ility to start work from 1 December 2025

There are currently permanent and locum positions available.

All queries and CV's may be directed to Brett Abramowitz

Interpersonal Factor

• As a professional all services delivered needs to be in line with the Cancercare values, of CARE. Each task needs to be consistently executed whilst at all times displaying a positive influence on all stakeholders and within the general working environment. It is expected from the employee to deliver all tasks reflecting a willingness to operate outside the scope of the job description as per operational requirements. The factors below cannot therefore be reviewed in isolation.
• To display the company values: C - Compassion, A - Accountability, R – Respect, E – Ethics (CARE)

Telephone/messages

• Professional Management of all telephone related task ensuring excellent patient care and satisfaction of all stakeholders
• Effective and smooth workflow
• Stakeholder satisfaction

Scheduling

• Responsible for patient file
• Use of office equipment computers, photocopying machines faxes ect.
• General office/secretarial duties
• Upkeep of stats
• Record keeping
• Upholding daily filing
• Register all patient of different programs, E-auths/MED-E-MASS/NP REGISTER, Profdoc and Mosaiq
• Manage all Mail/letters/reports
• Proactive management of all operational unit needs (Stock, stationary, repairs etc.)
• Smooth operating, patient centred, professional medical reception department
• Adherence to all SOP's ensuring quality and efficiency
• Stakeholder satisfaction at all times

Financial administration

• Proactive assistance with regards to collecting of consultation fees and orientation of patients to company policy with regards to payment
• Coordinating and assisting with authorization process
• Assist with billing when MAC not available.
• Informed patients
• Smooth workflow
• Improve cash flow
• Reduce patient waiting times
• Sound documentation of financial expenses

Communication/Co-ordinating/ Patient care

• Responsible for coordinating all relevant communication with regards to patients care within the multi-disciplinary team and external stakeholders.
• Meet and greet all patients
• Orientate all NP
• Handout, explain and receive and capture, ie. NP Reg forms etc.
• Build relationships with all external Drs, receptionist, Hospitals and M/A
• Smooth workflow
• Improved stakeholder satisfaction
• Quality service delivered

Required Minimum Education

Matric and Diploma in Management Assistance or Secretarial Certificate

Required Minimum Experience

2 Years in Medical field

Cancercare, is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity and creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability status. By submitting your application, you are giving The Cancercare implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information