Patient Admissions & Discharge Coordinator

Mediclinic; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Southern Africa is seeking a receptionist-admissions specialist to assist patients with admissions and discharges in a professional manner, helping to mitigate operational and financial risks for the hospital. The role emphasizes accurate pre-admissions, bookings, and continuous patient flow within the admission suite.

The ideal candidate will have Grade 12, no mandatory experience, and exposure to reception administration, preferably in a private healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Reception and admissions knowledge
• Cash handling and confidentiality
• Awareness of private healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Capture and process admissions per procedure
• Identify and prevent financial risks
• Ensure discharge process per manual
• Assist pre-admissions/bookings as needed

Skills

Admission process

Cash handling

Confidentiality policy

Blacklisted patients

Bed overrides

WCA procedures

Education

Grade 12

Tools

AS400 system

Debtpack Enquiry

Hospitals switchboard systems

Job description

Mediclinic Southern Africa is seeking a receptionist-admissions specialist to assist patients with admissions and discharges in a professional manner, helping to mitigate operational and financial risks for the hospital. The role emphasizes accurate pre-admissions, bookings, and continuous patient flow within the admission suite.

The ideal candidate will have Grade 12, no mandatory experience, and exposure to reception administration, preferably in a private healthcare setting.