Patient Scheduling Clerk

Mediclinic Group; Brits; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Brits, South Africa is seeking a Theatre Scheduler to optimally schedule theatre cases and ensure effective utilisation of resources. Candidates should have at least a Grade 12 qualification and experience working with computers, preferably with knowledge of surgical scheduling. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of a well-established healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with computers is essential.
• Desired experience includes ICU scheduling or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Schedule theatre cases to ensure optimal utilisation of theatres.
• Ensure timely distribution of theatre lists as per guidelines.
• Load bookings and allocate wards effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Math

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic Brits Brits South Africa
Closing date : 14 / 10 / 2025
Number of positions : 1
Recruiter name : Rethabile Thamae
Reference number : 64319
Workplace Type : On-site
Permanent

Main Purpose of Job

To ensure that all theatre cases are scheduled correctly to mitigate operational and financial risks and effective utilisation of theatres.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Schedule theatre cases correctly to ensure optimal utilisation of theatres as per hospital requirements
• Ensure timeous distribution of theatre lists to all relevant parties as per the Patient Administration Manual
• Load all bookings and theatre cases and allocate wards to ensure optimal utilisation of available beds as per wards requirements

Required Education

• Essential: Grade 12 or equivalent
• Desired: None

Required Experience

• Essential minimum experience: Experience working with computers
• Desired: Theatre / ICU scheduling experience; AS400; ICD and CPT coding in a private health care facility

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Application of clinical codes up to level 1 coding (e.g. identifying the appropriate code to best describe procedure performed)
• Patient admin programmes on the AS400 system
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Allocation of theatre time for patient / booking; transferring theatre schedule information
• Anatomy knowledge and terminology

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Communication skills
• Basic Math
• Cashiering
• Computer Skills
• Math
• Retail Sales
• 10 Key Calculator
• Copywriting
• Cash Handling
• Planograms
• Stocking

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1