32 Healthcare Assistant jobs in South Africa

Healthcare Administrative Assistant required in Pretoria.

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to join the PTA branch of our Client, a well established Financial Planning and short-term Insurance Company as a Healthcare (Admin) Assistant.

This is a great opportunity for someone starting out in the workforce and eager to grow within the healthcare and wellness space, someone with 1-2 yrs experience within Medical Insurance Industry.

Salary: R15 000 – R16 500 per month.

• General administrative support in the healthcare team
• Handling client wellness queries, including Vitality and related benefits
• Assisting the internal team with healthcare-related admin tasks
• Supporting client engagement and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

• Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
• Based in PTA
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and be trained in wellness-related services
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Needs to be between the ages of 19 years to 30 year old

We're hiring on behalf of a client that is seeking a Healthcare Virtual Assistant — Neurology (Scheduling, Prior Authorizations & Virtual Rooming)

Job Description

• Handle phones & voicemail: answer/return calls via Zoom Voice; patient-facing communication
• .Schedule patient appointments; coordinate physician's personal calendar (consulting/teaching)
• .Virtual rooming
  : call patients pre-visit, review meds & history, enter into EMR (Tebra)
• .Prior authorizations
  : contact insurers, submit/follow through to approval
• .eFax management
  : clear and organize daily
  UPDO
  X queue; route appropriately
• .Maintain accurate, HIPAA-compliant records and follow standard practice workflows
• .General admin support to keep a small practice running smoothly

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• .Comfortable with
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• .Familiarity with
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• .Professional, clear, and empathetic
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• .Strong
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• .Basic Exce
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• .Reliable internet, quiet workspace, and consistent availability aligned with
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.Tools / Systems (training provided as needed

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  : Zoom Voic
• eeFax
  : UPDOX (HIPAA-secure
• )EMR
  : Tebr
• aProductivity
  : Microsoft Excel, email/calendar suite

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ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa is a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company, specializing in providing top-tier operational support to U.S.-based companies. We are not a recruitment agency — we are a dedicated extension of our clients' teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.

We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Remote Administrative Assistant to support a U.S.-based virtual speech therapy services provider. This role is essential in supporting our clients, therapists, and internal staff to ensure seamless operations. EXPERIENCE WORKING REMOTELY/VIRTUALLY IS REQUIRED.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Working Hours:This role requires you to work EST hours Mon - Fri from 9am to 6pm EST (15h00 to 24h00 South African time - subject to change in accordance with daylight savings in the United States).
• Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
• Work Environment: This is a fully remote working role.

• Provide customer service support to clients, including scheduling, processing payments, and coordinating insurance documentation.
• Handle service package sales in a professional and client-friendly manner.
• Communicate with clients, therapists, and team members via phone, email, Teams, and SMS — managing multiple communication channels simultaneously.
• Monitor productivity and attendance reporting and escalate issues when needed.
• Support team members with task tracking, documentation, and administrative duties.
• Safeguard confidential company and patient data in compliance with HIPAA standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's preferred).
• Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant working in a remote setting is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working with Smartsheets is an added benefit
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, virtual environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.

• Experience working remotely/virtually.
• Familiarity with HIPAA/PHI compliance (healthcare or insurance industry experience preferred).

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Overview

Responsible for managing camper and staff health needs, including collecting and administering medications, responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, maintaining health records, and keeping the clinic stocked and organized. Serves as a resource and liaison between campers, staff, sponsors, and medical professionals to ensure the health and safety of everyone at camp.

Camp of the Hills is a unique ministry that specializes in serving children & youth from low-income &/or at-risk backgrounds. Through our Summer Camps, Retreats & Rentals program, Outdoor Education program, and Immerse Discipleship program, we create space and invitation for people to hear, see, know, & experience God.

1552 County Road 344
Marble Falls, TX 78654

Recruiting Video (if applicable):

Are you a compassionate, detail-oriented medical professional looking to make a real impact in patient care? Our busy, well-established General Practice (GP) in Strand is seeking a Medical Assistant / Nurse to join our dedicated team.

What you'll do

• Book appointments and manage schedules.
• Manage medical aid communication eg chronic applications, specialist referrals and authorisations etc.
• General practice administration.
• Assist doctors with patient care and procedures when required.
• Invoicing and billing of patients.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain clinical equipment
• Support dispensing services and assist with stock control.

What We're Looking For

• Qualification/experience as a Nurse or Medical Assistant
• Registration with a relevant health council (e.g. SANC)
• Experience in a general practice or outpatient setting preferred
• Knowledge regarding medical administration, ICD-10 coding system, PMB management etc.
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A team player with a proactive, caring attitude

Job Type: Full-time

Language:

• English and Afrikaans (Required)

License/Certification:

• medical qualification (Required)

Location:

• Helderberg, Western Cape (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Join to apply for the Assistant Catering Manager (Healthcare) role at Empact Group

The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.

Education And Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Special diets knowledge is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Management Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Exceptional Functions Skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
• Computer literate.
• HSE knowledge

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist with implementation of the production process.
• Assist with managing food/labour costs.
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
• To develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Overview

The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Special diets knowledge is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Management Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Exceptional Functions Skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
• Computer literate.
• HSE knowledge

• Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist with implementation of the production process.
• Assist with managing food/labour costs.
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
• To develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.

The Main Purpose of the job

The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.

Education and Experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Special diets knowledge is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Management Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Exceptional Functions Skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
• Computer literate.
• HSE knowledge

Key areas of responsibility:

• Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist with implementation of the production process.
• Assist with managing food/labour costs.
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
• To develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.