Patient Scheduling Clerk

Medi Clinic; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Worcester, South Africa is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage theatre schedules effectively. The candidate should possess a minimum of Grade 12 education and experience in computer use. Responsibilities include scheduling theatre cases, distributing lists, and managing bookings. The role offers a permanent on-site position within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education required.
• Experience working with computers is essential.
• Theatres / ICU scheduling experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Schedule theatre cases to ensure optimal utilisation as per requirements.
• Distribute theatre lists in a timely manner.
• Load bookings and allocate wards to optimise bed usage.

Skills

Computer literacy

Application of clinical codes

Anatomy knowledge and terminology

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400 system

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic Worcester | Worcester | South Africa

Closing date: 12/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Liezel Alberts
Reference number: 63775
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: Theatres / 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.

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