The Admin Clerk / Receptionist Jobs at Lancet Laboratories offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in healthcare administration, reception duties, and laboratory support services. This permanent position is ideal for candidates who are organised, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced medical environment. The role focuses on providing administrative support, managing reception duties, and assisting with the receiving, capturing, and distribution of laboratory samples to ensure efficient processing and professional client service.
Position Details
- Position: Admin Clerk / Receptionist
- Company: Lancet Laboratories
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: South Africa (Various Lancet facilities)
- Reference Number: 1177998
- Start Date: 08 May 2026
- Closing Date: 10 June 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Admin Clerk / Receptionist Jobs, applicants should have:
- Grade 12 / Matric or NQF Level 4 qualification
- 0–1 year relevant working experience
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of laboratory information systems (advantageous)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a healthcare or laboratory environment
- Ability to handle pressure and maintain accuracy
- Good administrative and organisational abilities
Skills Required
Applicants for Admin Clerk / Receptionist Jobs should demonstrate:
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Administrative skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Empathy and patience
- Problem-solving abilities
- Ability to multitask
- Teamwork skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage reception duties and assist walk-in clients professionally
- Receive, register, and distribute laboratory samples according to SOPs
- Capture and update specimen information on laboratory systems
- Sort and dispatch samples to appropriate laboratories
- Track sample movement to ensure timely processing and reporting
- Handle incoming calls and respond to enquiries
- Perform hospital rounds to collect and deliver samples and reports
- Resolve administrative queries and customer complaints
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Monitor stock levels and request supplies when needed
- Scan and process patient forms onto laboratory systems
- Ensure a clean, organised, and professional reception area
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and medical staff
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work in a leading pathology laboratory
- Gain experience in healthcare administration and reception
- Exposure to laboratory processes and systems
- Develop strong administrative and customer service skills
- Build a career in the medical and diagnostics industry
- Professional and structured working environment
Important Information
- This is a permanent position
- Based at Lancet Laboratories facilities
- Applicants must be able to work in a high-pressure environment
- Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted