Apply for Admin Clerk / Receptionist Jobs at Lancet Laboratories
Admin Clerk / Receptionist Jobs at Lancet Laboratories offer an excellent opportunity for organised and customer-focused individuals who are interested in administration, healthcare support, and laboratory operations. These positions are ideal for candidates who have strong administrative abilities, good communication skills, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a medical environment. Successful candidates for the Admin Clerk / Receptionist Jobs will be responsible for sample administration, reception duties, customer support, report distribution, stock control, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the laboratory reception area.
Position Details
- Company: Lancet Laboratories
- Reference Number: 1192341
- Job Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical Pathology / Healthcare
- Functional Area: Administration and Reception
- Location: Johannesburg South, Gauteng
- Experience Level: Entry Level
- Closing Date: 25 June 2026
Requirements
To qualify for the Admin Clerk / Receptionist Jobs, applicants should have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or relevant NQF Level 4 qualification
- BSc Degree will be advantageous
- 0–1 year relevant working experience
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of laboratory information systems
- Understanding of organisational policies and procedures
- Ability to work in a healthcare environment
- Good customer service skills
Skills Required
Applicants for the Admin Clerk / Receptionist Jobs should demonstrate:
- Administrative skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Telephone etiquette
- Business numeracy
- Empathy
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality and sensitivity
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving skills
- Organisational skills
Key Responsibilities
- Administer the sorting and distribution of laboratory samples
- Process sample registrations and handle related queries
- Dispatch specimens according to standard operating procedures
- Monitor specimen processing and report turnaround times
- Conduct hospital rounds to collect samples and distribute reports
- Handle administrative enquiries and customer complaints
- Track specimen deliveries and monitor courier progress
- Investigate and resolve pre-analytical laboratory process delays
- Maintain housekeeping standards within the work area
- Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment when required
- Deliver stock to doctors’ rooms where necessary
- Manage reception activities and direct clients appropriately
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals
- Receive and process patient payments according to company procedures
- Record incidents and customer complaints
- Scan and process patient documentation on laboratory systems
- Adhere to company uniform and workplace policies
Why Apply
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Gain experience within a leading medical pathology organisation
- Develop administration and healthcare support skills
- Exposure to laboratory and healthcare operations
- Opportunity to work with healthcare professionals
- Enhance customer service and reception experience
- Career growth opportunities within the healthcare sector
- Work in a professional and supportive environment
Important Notes
- Closing Date: 25 June 2026
- Position is based in Johannesburg South
- Grade 12 (Matric) is the minimum qualification requirement
- BSc qualification will be advantageous
- Applicants must be able to work professionally with patients and healthcare professionals
- Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted