Receptionist (Sessional Rooms) Vacancy – Life Healthcare | Springs 2026
Life Healthcare is currently recruiting a Receptionist (Sessional Rooms) to join the administration team at Life Springs Parkland Hospital in Springs, Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare receptionist who enjoys patient interaction, organisation, and working with medical specialists in a professional hospital environment.
Job Details
- Position: Receptionist – Sessional Rooms
- Function: Administration
- Facility: Life Springs Parkland Hospital
- Reporting to: Marketing & Communications Coordinator
- Closing Date: Friday, 23 January 2026
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Doctor’s Sessional Rooms reception, attending to patient enquiries, coordinating specialist sessions, and ensuring smooth daily operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist patients and visitors (in person & telephonically)
- Schedule appointments, admissions, scans, tests, and outside referrals
- Coordinate doctors’ sessional rooms and visiting specialists
- Handle patient emergencies appropriately
- Maintain and update patient personal and financial records
- Assist patients with medical aid forms and documentation
- Obtain medical aid authorisations for hospital admissions
- Assist with hospital bed and theatre bookings
- Collect payments and assist with billing processes
- Liaise professionally with hospital departments
- Maintain reception area and manage minor stock supplies
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information
- Perform additional duties as assigned by line management
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Valid driver’s licence
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Receptionist / Secretarial role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills essential)
Advantages
- Qualification in Administration
- Nursing or healthcare background
- Experience working in a healthcare or hospital environment
Key Competencies
- Excellent verbal communication & telephone etiquette
- Strong customer service orientation
- Multi-tasking & time management skills
- High attention to detail & organisational ability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professionalism & confidentiality
- Scheduling & word processing skills
- Team player with initiative and independence
📧 How to Apply
Email your completed Life Healthcare application form to:
📩 Springsparkland.recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
Internal applicants must consult with their line manager before applying.
External applicants are welcome to apply.
Employment Equity
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Start your healthcare administration career with Life Healthcare – where patient care comes first.
