Unit Administrative Assistant

Mediclinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johannesburg seeks a Unit Administrative Assistant to support nursing processes and procedures. The role involves performing administrative duties, assisting with patient administration functions, controlling pharmaceutical stock, and delivering reception services. Essential education is Grade 12 with computer literacy, while healthcare administration experience is desirable. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Essential education of Grade 12 with computer literacy.
• Desired training in administration or similar fields.
• No minimum experience required; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties.
• Assist with patient administration tasks.
• Control pharmaceutical stock.
• Deliver reception services.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Patient administration system

Compliment and complaints management

Data capturing

Telephone etiquette

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Stock control processes

Education

Grade 12 (with computer literacy subjects)

Reception / Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administration training

Job description

Job title: Unit Administrative Assistant

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 18, 2025

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Main Purpose of Job

To deliver optimal support towards processes and procedures in the nursing unit

Key Responsibility Areas

• Perform administrative duties
• Assist with patient administration related functions
• Control pharmaceutical stock
• Deliver a reception service

Required Education

• Essential Education: Grade 12 (with computer literacy subjects or an additional computer literacy certificate)
• Desired Education: Reception / Secretarial / Personal Assistant / Administration training

Required Experience

• Essential Minimum Experience: None
• Desired Experience: Administrative experience in a healthcare setting

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Recordkeeping
• Patient administration system
• Compliment and complaints management
• Data capturing
• Telephone etiquette
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Stock control processes

Closing date: 10 / 11 / 2025