Theatre Scheduler – ICD/CPT Coding

Mediclinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a Theatre Scheduling specialist based in Parktown, Johannesburg, to ensure accurate scheduling of theatre cases and optimal utilisation of theatres. The role involves coordinating lists, loading bookings and assigning wards for bed utilisation, with emphasis on coding and patient administration.

Essentially you must have Grade 12, theatre/ICU scheduling experience, and knowledge of ICD/CPT coding; AS400 experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalent.
• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Theatre / ICU scheduling experience; ICD and CPT coding.
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: AS400 system experience; ICD and CPT coding in a private health care facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Theatre scheduling

ICD coding

CPT coding

AS400 experience

Patient administration

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Tools

AS400 system

Job description

Mediclinic is seeking a Theatre Scheduling specialist based in Parktown, Johannesburg, to ensure accurate scheduling of theatre cases and optimal utilisation of theatres. The role involves coordinating lists, loading bookings and assigning wards for bed utilisation, with emphasis on coding and patient administration.

Essentially you must have Grade 12, theatre/ICU scheduling experience, and knowledge of ICD/CPT coding; AS400 experience is desirable.