A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk based at Life Wilgers Hospital, reporting to the Admissions Supervisor. The Successful candidates will contribute to the effective functioning of the admissions department and become part of a professional team that continuously strife for the highest standards of quality in Life Healthcare.

Critical Outputs
Providing a prompt, courteous service to all patients, visitors, wards, doctors, colleagues and other hospitals.
Admitting of all patients accurately on the Impilo System in accordance with LHC protocol and procedures.
Manage the collection of co-payments, private fees
Application of funder rules related to hospitalization will be advantageous, example benefits, co-payments
Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorization for all admissions/pre-admissions.
High standard of completion of documentation.
Telephone answering duties as per LHC policies.
Receiving and handling of cash according to company cash management protocols.
Confirm correct Emergency unit billing and manage releasing of accounts and submit to funder.
Candidates needs to be flexible with regard to working hours including night duty, public holidays and overtime

Requirements

Grade 12 Qualification and computer proficiency – test could be performed.
Strong customer service ethic and ability to work under pressure – multitask.
Knowledge of IMEDS and Impilo advantageous
Reliable, motivated and hardworking
Accurate handling of cash (ITC check will be performed)
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be advantageous.
Knowledge of funder rules related to hospitalization will be advantageous
Ability to travel
Bilingual

Competencies

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

Please send your resume/CV