Netcare is looking for South African jobseekers to apply for the position of Receptionist (Main/Casualty/Radiotherapy).
The successful applicants will be responsible for welcoming patients and visitors, managing hospital admissions, handling administrative duties, answering calls, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting a seamless patient journey within the hospital environment.
This article provides a complete overview of the Receptionist vacancy at Netcare N17 Hospital, including job responsibilities, requirements, application steps, and important closing dates. If you are passionate about healthcare, customer service, and working in a professional hospital environment, this opportunity could be ideal for you.
Job Details: Netcare Receptionist Vacancy
- Company Name: Netcare
- Job Title: Receptionist (Main / Casualty / Radiotherapy)
- Work Type: Onsite
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Remote Option: No
- Closing Date: 23 January 2026
- Job Requisition ID: JR103945
Netcare is a leading private healthcare provider in South Africa, united by a shared purpose of delivering the best and safest patient care. The organisation is guided by strong values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion, and Dignity, making it an employer of choice in the healthcare sector.
Role Summary: Receptionist at Netcare
The Receptionist is the first point of contact for patients, visitors, doctors, and stakeholders
entering the hospital. This role is critical in creating a welcoming, professional, and efficient hospital
experience.
The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong attention
to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role involves
patient admissions, data capturing, financial administration, answering calls, managing queries, and
supporting Netcare’s digital platforms such as the Netcare Mobile App.
Patient & Visitor Reception:
- Greet patients, visitors, and stakeholders warmly and professionally
- Direct patients to appropriate wards or departments
- Provide general information about hospital services and procedures
- Maintain a welcoming and professional reception environment
Patient Admissions & Data Quality:
- Capture and verify patient personal and medical aid information
- Admit patients using SAP ISH and online admission systems
- Ensure consent forms and Terms & Conditions are completed correctly
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data integrity
- Assist patients with medical aid benefits, co-payments, and authorisations
- Education (Essential)
- Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4)
- Computer literacy
- Work Experience (Preferred)
- Previous hospital or healthcare environment experience
- SAP ISH system experience
- Customer service experience
