Admissions Clerk

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Function
Patient services
Facility
Life Flora Hospital
Position
Admissions Clerk
Introduction

A vacancy exists for an AdmissionsClerk. We are seeking a professional and experienced Receptionist to join our hospital team. The ideal candidate will bring a mature calm and confident approach to handling a busy environment at Life Flora Hospital reporting to Sonja Rossouw Admission Supervisor. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of patient services by enabling smooth running and support in delivering quality patient care.

Critical Outputs

Greeting welcoming directing and announcing patients appropriately and professionally.
Be willing to listen help and take action of all customer complaints
Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients.
Manage the accuracy of the admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors.
Assist patients with completion of admission information forms.
Capture patient details and procedures accurately.
Scanning documents into the system i.e. referral letters medical aid cards etc.
Booking patients for special procedures and supply pre-examination requirements to patients and units where necessary.
Confirm authorization for certain procedures.
Answering the telephone and resolve queries or direct to relevant parties.
Manage payments made at reception and billing of patient accounts where applicable.
Being aware of the patients status in the waiting area i.e. examination completed and waiting for results etc.
Ensure principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to; ensure safe and clean hygienic environment
Foster a harmonious relationship between the reception staff patients and hospital staff.
Operating the switchboard in a relief capacity.

Requirements

Grade 12
Receptionist and General administrative experience
Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be an advantage
Knowledge and application of patient administration systems policies and procedures
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel word) is essential.
Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment
Professional mature and patient-focused attitude

Competencies

Problem-solving analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Action orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading by example
Motivating and developing people
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour

Email

Closing date
Tuesday January 20 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.

FunctionPatient services FacilityLife Flora HospitalPositionAdmissions Clerk IntroductionA vacancy exists for an AdmissionsClerk. We are seeking a professional and experienced Receptionist to join our hospital team. The ideal candidate will bring a mature calm and confident approach to handling a b...

Greeting welcoming directing and announcing patients appropriately and professionally.
Be willing to listen help and take action of all customer complaints
Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients.
Manage the accuracy of the admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors.
Assist patients with completion of admission information forms.
Capture patient details and procedures accurately.
Scanning documents into the system i.e. referral letters medical aid cards etc.
Booking patients for special procedures and supply pre-examination requirements to patients and units where necessary.
Confirm authorization for certain procedures.
Answering the telephone and resolve queries or direct to relevant parties.
Manage payments made at reception and billing of patient accounts where applicable.
Being aware of the patients status in the waiting area i.e. examination completed and waiting for results etc.
Ensure principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to; ensure safe and clean hygienic environment
Foster a harmonious relationship between the reception staff patients and hospital staff.
Operating the switchboard in a relief capacity.

Requirements

Grade 12
Receptionist and General administrative experience
Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be an advantage
Knowledge and application of patient administration systems policies and procedures
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel word) is essential.
Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment
Professional mature and patient-focused attitude

Competencies