A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk based at Life Fourways Hospital, reporting to the Admission Supervisor, Nelly Malinga.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the effective running of the administration unit, and will be required to be a part of a professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality in healthcare in a high – tech environment.

Critical Outputs
Manage the information desk.
Maintain a well-run, professional and patient focused admission environment.
Manage the accuracy of the admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors.
Synergy and teamwork – working closely with credit controllers, case manager’s reception staff and doctors.
Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorization for admission
Manage the risk for the hospital by adhering to all related protocols.
Ensure quality care to all patients is maintained.
Operating switchboard
Handling money and receipting
Collection of co-payments, private fees when applicable as well as related documentation
Performing general administration duties involved in the preadmission of patients
A&E billing and submission of accounts
Assist with the confirmations process when required
Working Knowledge of COID funder rules
Carry out admission and receptionist duties for the hospital
Performing administrative duties involved in the admission of patients
Admitting patients onto the Impilo system
Assist with Daily banking and the handling of monies
Liaising with the medical aids to obtain authorization for admission
Working 12 hour shifts- Day and Night Shift
Adhering to the protocols of the hospital and company
Adhering to the procedures of the department
Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Line manager

Requirements

Grade 12 or Level 4 equivalent qualification.
Knowledge of Imeds and Impilo advantageous.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
An enthusiastic, motivated, punctual & well organised individual with initiative and ability to handle pressure.
Must be able to work shifts (day or night) and overtime as required.
Must be customer service oriented.
Own or reliable transport due to the nature of shift work
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.
Teamwork essential
Prior knowledge and experience of admissions and medical terminology would be advantageous.
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
Previous clerical experience to meet the critical outputs
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Skills.
Professional appearance.

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

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