Job Description

Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay | Plettenberg Bay | South AfricaClosing date: 02/04/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lucinda Breedt
Reference number: 49082
Workplace Type: On-site
PermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo assist patients in all aspects of admissions and discharges in a professional manner; preventing operational and financial risks to the organisation and exceeding client expectations.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASEnsure admissions (including pre-admissions / bookings) are captured and processed as per procedureIdentify and prevent financial risks by adhering to policies and proceduresEnsure an effective discharge process as per the Patient Administration ManualMaintain patient confidentialityREQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalentDESIRED EDUCATION: NoneREQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: NoneDESIRED EXPERIENCE: Reception administration experience; Experience in a private healthcare facilityREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Debtpack Enquiry application (Check outstanding amounts if a patient is flagged as Blacklisted.)
• Admission; Bed functions; Preparation for next day and discharge processes
• Anatomy (including terminology)
• Hospitals switchboard systems
• Patient Administration policies and procedures (e.g. Patient Confidentiality; Cash Handling; Blacklisted patients; Bed Overrides; etc.)
• Patient admin programmes on the AS400 system
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• ICD and CPT codes
• Medical Aid Schemes and the Private healthcare environment
• Workmans Compensation Act (WCA) processes; procedures and policies
• Emergency / Major Incident Protocol (e.g.. Fire; floods; robbery)
• Identifying possible financial risks (e.g. blacklisted patients; handling of patient valuables; etc.)

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 profileJoin our Talent CommunityBecome a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.Job Type: AdministrationVideo Token: eF4n-VsAniUCustom Field 1: v1667564201/9768_mobile_1537X400_1_khdpud.jpg

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