Pre-admission Clerk Vacancy

Pre-admission Clerk Vacancy at Life Healthcare

Employer: Life Healthcare

Position: Pre-admission Clerk

Facility: Life Hilton Private Hospital

Location: Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Department: Finance / Administration

Closing Date: 3 November 2026

Reference Number: Not specified in the advert

Salary: Not disclosed

Job Overview

Life Healthcare is inviting applications for a Pre-admission Clerk position at Life Hilton Private Hospital in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will report to the Reception Supervisor and be responsible for handling patient pre-admissions, verifying medical aid information, obtaining authorisations and ensuring that patients meet the necessary requirements before hospitalisation.

The role requires someone who is organised, customer-focused, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting patient pre-admission duties.
• Confirming medical aid benefits, scheme rules and authorisations.
• Capturing and verifying patient information.
• Obtaining prosthetic limits and confirming co-payments.
• Informing patients about hospitalisation requirements.
• Scanning and maintaining relevant documentation.
• Determining applicable medical aid waiting periods.
• Preparing cost estimates for private patients.
• Reducing the risk of potential bad debts.
• Promoting positive patient experiences.
• Assisting the Admissions Department when required.
• Following hospital admission procedures and protocols.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience dealing with customers.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical aid rules.
• Working knowledge of Impilo will be an advantage.

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Required Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Professional and ethical behaviour.

Location

Life Hilton Private Hospital, Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Salary

The salary has not been disclosed in the official vacancy advertisement.

Closing Date

3 November 2026

Reference Number

No reference number was provided in the supplied vacancy advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications using the recruitment email address provided by Life Healthcare.

Email: [email protected]

Applicants should ensure that their applications include relevant qualifications, experience and contact information.

Internal applicants are requested to discuss their applications with their line managers before applying.

Important Application Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The employer may also consider external candidates.

Scam Warning

Applicants should be cautious of individuals requesting payment in exchange for employment opportunities. Life Healthcare recruitment applications should be made through its official recruitment channels. Never pay anyone to secure this position.