PATIENT ADMISSION SPECIALIST – BALLITO- KWAZULU-NATAL

The Nurture Health Group; KwaZulu-Natal; Hybrid; 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 includes conducting patient assessments, building relationships with healthcare stakeholders, and promoting hospital services. Candidates must hold current nursing registration in South Africa and possess strong communication skills. This position requires extensive travel to engage with patients and healthcare professionals. The minimum salary for this role is R31,111.00, including benefits.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-admission evaluations to determine patient suitability.
• Establish and maintain strong connections with referring doctors and medical professionals.
• Promote hospital services through presentations and direct engagement.
• Travel to assess patients and represent the organization in events.
• Work with hospital teams to facilitate a smooth transition for admitted patients.
• Maintain records, track admission trends, and provide insights.

Skills

Patient admissions

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse

Job description

Are you passionate about patient care, relationship-building, and making a difference in the healthcare journey? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment that involves assessing patients, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting specialized healthcare services? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of 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 organisation.
• Values-Driven: Deep alignment with Nurture’s values.

Minimum salary: R31111.00 cost to Company (including benefits)