Admission Clerk

Arwyp Medical Centre; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arwyp Medical Centre in Kempton Park is seeking an Admission Clerk to manage the patient admission process, verify documentation, and assist with pre-admission and reception duties. You will receive and receipt payments and support theatre list preparation.

The ideal candidate will be fully bilingual, well organized, with meticulous attention to detail, and capable of working independently or as part of a team while delivering outstanding customer service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Computer literate with basic ICT skills.
• Fully bilingual in English and another local language.

Responsibilities

• Admissions & registration of patients and processing of patient files.
• Ensure admissions criteria and regulations are followed.
• Medical aid & financial verification.
• Cash and payment administration.
• Data capturing and accuracy.

Skills

Computer literacy

Fully bilingual

Education

Grade 12

Job description

The Admission Clerk is responsible for facilitating the admission process of our patients and for collecting and verifying the required supporting documentation. The Admission Clerk is responsible for receiving and receipting payments, assists with theatre list compilation, confirmation and preparation of files and assist with pre-admission, switchboard and general reception duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient admissions & registration and processing of patient files.
• Ensure compliance with admissions criteria and regulations.
• Medical aid & financial verification.
• Cash & payment administration
• Data capturing & accuracy

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Computer Literate
• Fully Bilingual

Experience:

• Knowledge of Medical Aids will be advantageous.
• Previous experience in admissions in a private hospital or clinical environment will be advantageous.

Characteristics:

• The candidate displays excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and can function effectively under pressure.
• Well organized and pays fanatical attention to detail
• The candidate is friendly and well groomed.
• Can work independently as well as in a team environment.
• The candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to outstanding customer service.