A vacancy exists for a Ward Clerk position in the Renal Unit reporting to Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication and administrative support to the nursing team.

Critical Outputs
Conducting clerical/secretarial duties as delegated by the Unit Manager
Coordinate with bed bookings into the department
Assisting with management of patients lists/bookings
Coordinate and assist with staff planning
Coordinate and assist with administrative duties including answering of the telephones
Management of surgical and ethical stock in the unit. This includes ordering of stock, managing stock levels, stocktaking, orientation of employees to stock management processes.
Management of timeous billing processes including billing of stock
Flexibility regarding ward deployment as per the unit’s operational requirements
Ensure high-quality client service
To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities
Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled
Obtaining authorization for renal sessions and liaison with relevant funders and parties.
Accurate record keeping of renal sessions and reports sent to relevant departments.
Opening of new renal files of patients requiring dialysis sessions and Scanco/ archiving of documents.
Knowledge of emergency plans and actions
Elimination of Medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation
Maintenance of a positive appearance and behavior, within and outside hospital relation
Friendly and helpful client service
Live up to the Quality principles

Requirements

Grade 12
Experience / training in the field of Data capturing and stock control will be beneficial
Strong computer literacy and competence in full Microsoft office suite is essential
Experience in dealing with customers
Commitment towards continuous improvement
Ability to work independently and manage time
Reliable, motivated and hardworking
Professional with integrity
Confidentiality and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
Knowledge of medical terminology will be advantageous
Knowledge of hospital procedures will be advantageous
Secretarial experience/qualification is advantageous

Competencies

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

Please send your resume/CV