A Vacancy exists for a Pre-Admission Clerk, based at Life Queenstown Private Hospital reporting to Vuyelwa Mpontsana, Receptionist Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing admissions and ensuring that admission run smoothly and allocation of theatre beds are done in the morning.

Critical Outputs
Pre-admitting patients for theatre slate and checking of prosthesis limits
Promote and drive online pre-admissions
Collaborate with medical staff and departments to ensure smooth patient registration process
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information
Register and admit patients onto Impilo
Receiving and handling cash including daily banking
Assist with bed bookings
Liaising with the medical aids to obtain authorization for admission
Adhering to the protocols of the Hospital
Adhering to the procedures of the department
Responsible for accurately recording all admissions of patients to the hospital.
Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients, including filing and assistance with billing of accounts.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience within a healthcare environment including people management and customer service experience
Comprehensive knowledge of admissions procedures
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Basic understanding of financial principles
Computer proficiency (comprehensive knowledge of IMEDS or relevant software system)
Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.
Experience in dealing with customers.
Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be advantageous teamwork essential.
Ability to work under pressure

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness

Please send your resume/CV