Patient Admissions Specialist

LIFE Healthcare Group; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Admission Clerk for their Patient Services department in Benoni, South Africa. The successful candidate will provide full administration support to the admissions reception, handling tasks such as accurately recording patient admissions, operating the switchboard, managing financial transactions, and liaising with medical aids. Qualifications include a Grade 12 Certificate and strong communication skills. Previous experience with IMEDS is preferred. This role may require flexibility to work both day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate required.
• Strong computer skills necessary.
• Experience with IMEDS preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.
• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology is beneficial.
• Ability to work day and night shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Record all patient admissions accurately.
• Perform receptionist duties at the hospital.
• Manage general administration for patient admissions.
• Assist with billing and filing.
• Admit patients onto IMEDS.
• Operate the switchboard.
• Handle financial transactions.
• Liaise with medical aids for admission approval.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Tools

IMEDS

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking an Admission Clerk for their Patient Services department in Benoni, South Africa. The successful candidate will provide full administration support to the admissions reception, handling tasks such as accurately recording patient admissions, operating the switchboard, managing financial transactions, and liaising with medical aids. Qualifications include a Grade 12 Certificate and strong communication skills. Previous experience with IMEDS is preferred. This role may require flexibility to work both day and night shifts.