Admission Clerk

LIFE Healthcare Group; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Admission Clerk for its Patient Services department at Life The Glynnwood Hospital. Responsibilities include managing patient admissions, providing administrative support, and assisting with billing and customer interaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, excellent communication abilities, and a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate. This position requires flexibility for day and night shifts, offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate required.
• Strong computer skills and previous experience with IT are advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately recording all admissions of patients to the hospital.
• Carrying out admission and receptionist duties.
• Handling money and liaising with medical aids for authorization.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Tools

IMEDS

Job description

A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk in our Patient Services, based at Life The Glynnwood Hospital reporting to Sandy Cross, Admission Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing full administration support to the Admissions Reception.

Function Nursing Facility Life The Glynnwood Hospital Position Admission Clerk Introduction

A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk in our Patient Services, based at Life The Glynnwood Hospital reporting to Sandy Cross, Admission Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing full administration support to the Admissions Reception.

Critical Outputs

• Responsible for accurately recording all admissions of patients to the hospital.
• The successful candidate is accountable for:
• Carrying out accurate admission and receptionist duties for the hospital.
• Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients,
• Including filing and assistance with billing of accounts.
• Admitting patients onto IMEDS.
• Operating the switchboard.
• Handling money.
• Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorization for admission

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• Strong computer skills
• Previous Experience working with IT – IMEDS will be to your advantage.
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.
• Experience in dealing with customers.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be advantageous.
• Teamwork essential.
• Must be able to flex between day and night shift.

Competencies

• Team Player
• Excellent verbal & Written communication
• Action oriented
• Customer responsiveness
• Deadline driven
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behavior

Email [e-mail] Closing date Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.