Lancet Laboratories invites unemployed South African Youth to apply for the admin clerk/ receptionist Internship 2025
Lancet Laboratories Internship: Admin Clerk / Receptionist – Apply Now
Are you looking to kickstart your career in medical administration? Lancet Laboratories, a leading pathology service provider in South Africa, is offering a receptionist and admin clerk internship opportunity based in Richmond. This is a fixed-term contract internship ideal for recent matriculants or graduates seeking practical work experience in a medical laboratory environment.
Position: Admin Clerk / Receptionist Intern
Location: Richmond
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Internship
Industry: Medical Laboratory / Healthcare / Pathology
Key Responsibilities
As an Admin Clerk / Receptionist Intern at Lancet Laboratories, your duties will include:
- Sorting and distributing medical samples in accordance with SOPs to ensure accurate and prioritized processing.
- Handling sample registration and logging, as well as resolving queries using the lab’s internal systems.
- Dispatching specimens for analysis and managing the delivery of lab reports.
- Performing hospital rounds to distribute results and collect specimens.
- Addressing and referring administrative queries and patient complaints to relevant departments.
- Tracking courier deliveries to ensure timely sample processing and result turnaround.
- Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in pre-analytical lab processes.
- Maintaining clean workspaces and preparing lab equipment.
- Managing stock levels and supply delivery to doctors’ rooms.
- Providing customer service at the reception area, directing visitors, and offering relevant information.
- Processing patient payments and ensuring proper cash handling and banking procedures.
- Logging customer complaints and incidents using the lab’s information management system.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or NQF Level 4 equivalent
- A BSc Degree is advantageous (not mandatory)
- 0–1 year of relevant work experience
Skills & Competencies
To thrive in this medical receptionist internship, candidates should possess:
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and show empathy to distressed patients
- Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality and patient care
- Teamwork, flexibility, and professionalism
- Solid telephone etiquette and business numeracy skills
- Willingness to adhere to company dress code and protocols
Why Join Lancet Laboratories?
Lancet Laboratories is committed to training the next generation of healthcare support professionals. This internship opportunity is perfect for aspiring medical admin clerks or receptionists who are passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference in patient care and service delivery.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for the Lancet Laboratories Admin Clerk / Receptionist Internship 2025