24th August, 2026
As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Practice Manager to work as a temp from now until 1 October be based in Durbanville, Cape Town.
The client
Our client is an established specialist psychiatric practice providing professional, patient-centred mental healthcare. The practice is looking for an experienced and highly organised individual who can confidently manage the administrative and operational requirements of a busy medical practice while creating a warm and welcoming environment for patients.
The opportunity
This is a temporary position suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of the day-to-day running of a medical practice. You will manage reception and patient administration, coordinate the doctor's diary, oversee financial administration and medical aid matters, assist with hospital-related arrangements and provide personal assistant support to the specialist.
The successful candidate will be organised, personable and calm under pressure, with the ability to move between patient-facing responsibilities, financial administration and the many competing priorities that come with running a busy specialist practice.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the doctor's diary, appointments, incoming calls and practice WhatsApp communications
- Welcome patients and ensure a professional and supportive patient experience
- Oversee the reception area and general day-to-day running of the practice
- Manage debtors, creditors and practice-related financial transactions
- Follow up on outstanding accounts, invoices and medical aid payments
- Assist with month-end financial administration and journal balancing
- Coordinate medical aid authorisations and other administrative requirements for hospital admissions, investigations and scans
- Provide administrative support relating to hospitalised patients
- Manage stationery and practice supplies
- Provide personal assistant support to the doctor, including occasional errands and driving when required
- Maintain accurate records and ensure sensitive patient information is handled confidentially
- Assist with ad hoc administrative and operational tasks to ensure the practice runs efficiently
Requirement - Previous experience as a Medical Receptionist, Medical Practice Manager or in a similar private healthcare environment
- Good understanding of medical practice administration and medical aid processes
- Experience with debtors, creditors and basic financial administration
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and patient communication skills
- Professional, approachable and able to remain composed in a busy environment
- Own reliable transport and a valid driver's licence
- Ideally residing in Durbanville or the surrounding Northern Suburbs
Start Immediately Location: Durbanville, Cape Town
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