Hospital Admissions Clerk

Candidate Key Performance Outputs

• Manage the accuracy of the bed booking procedure.
• Synergy and teamwork – working closely with credit controllers, case managers, reception staff, nurses and doctors.
• Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorizations for admissions.
• Manage the risk for the hospital by adhering to all related protocols.
• Ensure quality care to all patients is maintained.
• Perform switchboard duties as and when necessary.
• Handling money and receipting.
• Assist case management when required
• Daily petty cash and banking management
• Collection of co-payments, private fees when applicable as well as related documentation.
• Accepting bed bookings from doctor’s consulting rooms and other hospitals
• Compile a complete and accurate list per ward of pre-booked patients
• Liaising with wards regarding the bed bookings
• Reservation of beds for patients

Candidate Requirements/Experience

• Grade 12
• Computer literacy (Impilo,MS Office will be advantageous)
• An enthusiastic, motivated, and well organised individual with initiative and able to handle pressure.
• Able to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.
• Teamwork essential.
• Knowledge of bed bookings

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date please accept that your application was not successful.