A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk, based at Life St. George’s Hospital reporting to Bronwyn Thurtle, Patient Services Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing admissions and ensuring that admission run smoothly and allocation of theatre beds are done in the morning.

Critical Outputs
Carrying out admission and receptionist duties for the hospital
Admitting patients onto Impilo
Receiving and handling of cash
Liaising with the medical aids to obtain authorization for admission
Working 12 Hour shifts
Adhering to the protocols of the Hospital
Adhering to the procedures of the department
Responsible for accurately recording all admissions of patients to the hospital.
Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients, including filing and assistance with billing of accounts.
Operating the switchboard.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience within a healthcare environment including people management and customer service experience
Comprehensive knowledge of admissions procedures
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Basic understanding of financial principles
Computer proficiency (comprehensive knowledge of IMEDS or relevant software system)
Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.
Experience in dealing with customers.
Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be advantageous teamwork essential.
Available to come to work at short notice
Ability to work under pressure

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness

Please send your resume/CV