Admission Clerk | 2 Months

Life Healthcare; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Admission Clerk to manage patient admissions at their hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately recording all admissions, performing receptionist duties, and assisting with general administrative tasks. Key qualifications include a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate, strong computer skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. The role requires flexibility between day and night shifts and a commitment to teamwork, making it integral to patient service operations.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills for administrative duties.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are essential for this role.
• Previous experience in customer service is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record all patient admissions to the hospital.
• Carry out receptionist duties for the hospital.
• Perform general administration duties during admissions.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Tools

IMEDS knowledge

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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record all patient admissions to the hospital.
• Carry out accurate admission and receptionist duties for the hospital.
• Perform general administration duties involved in the admission of patients, including filing and assisting with billing of accounts.
• Admit patients onto IMEDS.
• Operate the switchboard.
• Handling money.
• Liaise with medical aids to obtain authorization for admission.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
• Strong computer skills.
• Previous experience working with IT – IMEDS knowledge will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (pre-requisite).
• 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.
• Competency: Team player, excellent verbal skills.