Patient Scheduling Clerk

Mediclinic International; Brits; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Brits in South Africa seeks a detail-oriented Theatre Scheduling Administrator to ensure accurate scheduling of theatre cases and optimal use of resources. You will load bookings, allocate wards, and distribute theatre lists according to hospital procedures.

Grade 12 and computer experience are essential; theatre/ICU scheduling and AS400 experience are desirable. This on-site role offers stability in a busy private health facility with opportunities to contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Essential: Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience using computer systems.
• Ability to apply clinical codes up to level 1.
• Experience in theatre scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule theatre cases accurately to support hospital requirements.
• Distribute theatre lists to relevant parties in a timely manner.
• Load bookings and allocate wards to optimise bed usage.
• Support AS400 and coding tasks as required.

Skills

Clinical coding understanding

Patient administration

Theatre scheduling

Education

Grade 12 (or equivalent)

Tools

AS400

ICD/CPT coding

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Mediclinic Brits| Brits | South Africa

Closing date: 25/09/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Rethabile Thamae
Reference number: 73503
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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 EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalent

DESIRED EDUCATION : None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience working with computers

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 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
• 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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile