Care Coordinator

LIFE Healthcare Group; Worcester, Hermanus; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Renal Care Coordinator in Worcester, responsible for enhancing holistic care management for patients. The successful candidate will liaise with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes while performing financial management related to clinical pathways. Qualifications include a degree in a related field along with SANC registration, and renal knowledge is an advantage. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare worker with 3-5 years’ experience.
• Current SANC/HPCSA registration required.
• Knowledge of hospital industry practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate enhancements in patient care through coordinated care paths.
• Monitor and report on the costs associated with clinical pathways.
• Support patients and families through the healthcare journey.

Skills

Clinical coding knowledge

Renal knowledge

Computer proficiency

Strong organization skills

Verbal & Written communication skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy or related field

Tools

MS Office

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Renal Care Coordinator based at Life Renal Dialysis Winelands/Hermanus/Worcester, reporting to Quality Auditor. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the enhancement of more holistic disease management for patients by seamlessly integrating currently disjointed aspects of the renal journey. Improving patient care by supporting the Renal Unit Manager and the Multidisciplinary Team on care activities.

Critical Outputs

• Identifying deviations from the clinical pathway
• Manage the financial risk related to the clinical pathway including clinical pre-assessment, authorisation and re-authorisation (including clinical coding).
• Support the Bill Auditor to close out any funding disputes related to clinical pathway products
• Monitor and report on the cost of the event
• Analyse trends to identify deviations and influence the responsible persons through presentations and discussion.

Clinical Risk Management

• Clinical pre-assessment following initial diagnosis.
• Act as the primary point of contact for patient from after initial diagnosis until the patient has sufficient knowledge and resources to self-direct care.
• Support the patient and family with education in respect of all care needs as they journey through the Life Healthcare system.

Co-ordination / Facilitation Role

• Builds awareness of Life Care Coordinator role with internal & external service providers.
• Receives criteria-based referrals from relevant care providers and responds within 8 working hours.
• Tracks patients referred with a diagnosed health pathway to ensure all diagnostics and follow-up appointments are booked to facilitate patient transition to next step of care program.
• Tracks patients test results to determine what further action is required, liaising with Dr and or members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Provides administrative support and facilitates MDT meetings including preparing patient notes, images etc. and organizing and recording the content of meetings.
• Updates each patient record with outcome of MDT meetings and communicates with relevant healthcare partners as required.
• Takes responsibility for all outcomes identified for Life Care Coordinator at MDT meetings and actions in a timely manner liaising with internal and external healthcare partners.
• Assesses patient needs for support services and suggest referrals.
• Monitoring, coordinating and tracking the care of a patient on clinical care pathways to improve health, treatment or end of life outcomes.
• Assessing the care and services required by the patient and for making the necessary referrals to the multi-disciplinary team/support service partners.
• Post-discharge follow-up and monitoring.
• Completes data reports and patient records in relation to interventions.
• Educates patients by providing information on available care options to empower the patient to make informed decisions and participate in their plan of care/goal setting.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families to navigate the journey through the relevant care pathway.
• Prioritises own workload and develops systems to improve effectiveness of post.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics as Critical Care Assistants or Emergency Care Practitioners or any other qualification that covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology as foundational courses. Clinical Qualification, minimum requirement a registered healthcare worker with at least 3-5 years’ experience.
• Current SANC/HPCSA registration or appropriate to relevant Medical Qualification registration.
• Knowledge of the clinical Coding and Life Case Management Toolkit an advantage
• Renal knowledge an advantage
• Knowledge of Renal Medical Aid billing processes an advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT/CCSA & ICD coding an advantage
• Knowledge of funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits an advantage
• Knowledge or clear understanding of hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

• MS Office and Hospital Information Systems (iMEDS, Impilo etc.)
• High level of sensitivity and diplomacy
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize
• Verbal & Written communication skills.
• Leading by example
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience, drive & energy
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Able to work autonomously without close supervision.

Email [e-mail] Closing date Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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

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.