Patient Admission Specialist

Spescare Swakopmund; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Patient Admission Specialist to ensure a seamless admission process for patients. The role involves assessing patient suitability, building strong relationships with medical professionals, and representing the organization across different healthcare settings. Candidates must be registered nurses with strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a proactive attitude for extensive travel. The role also includes conducting evaluations, maintaining records, and promoting hospital services.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council or HPCSA.
• Experience in patient admissions, case management, or healthcare liaison roles is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre‑admission evaluations for patients.
• Establish connections with referring doctors and healthcare professionals.
• Promote hospital services through presentations and events.
• Travel for patient assessments and represent the organization.
• Work with hospital teams for smooth patient transitions.
• Maintain records and track admission trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council

Job description

Patient Admission Specialist

About The Role

As a Patient Admission Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring a seamless and informed admission process for patients entering our hospitals. This position involves assessing patients before admission, building strong relationships with referring professionals, and representing our organisation in various healthcare settings. You will travel to engage with potential patients, families, and referring partners to ensure the best possible care pathway.

Please Note: This position is based in KwaZulu-Natal and will require regular and extensive travel throughout the region to support patient outreach, assessments, and engagement with healthcare stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessments: Conduct thorough pre‑admission evaluations to determine patient suitability for our facilities.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong connections with referring doctors, medical professionals, case managers, and insurers.
• Marketing & Outreach: Promote our hospital services through presentations, events, and direct engagement with healthcare professionals.
• Travel & Representation: Travel to different locations to assess patients and represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Admission Coordination: Work closely with hospital teams to facilitate a smooth transition for admitted patients.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain records, track admission trends, and provide insights for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Applicant must hold current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse or full registration with the HPCSA.
• Experience in patient admissions, case management, marketing, or healthcare liaison roles is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, organized, and problem‑solving mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively as part of the role.

Who We’re Looking For (personal Qualities)

• Clarity and Accountability: Thrive in a role with defined responsibilities and measurable outputs.
• Collaboration: strong interpersonal skills to support the interdisciplinary team, funders, patients and families.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to stay organized in a transforming organization.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture’s values.

Minimum salary: R31 111.00 cost to Company (including benefits)