Job Description

Admission Clerk
Function
Patient services
Facility
Position
Admission Clerk
Introduction
A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk who will be responsible to assist with admission of patients and administrative related. This role reports to the Reception Supervisor, Vuyelwa Mpontsana. The successful candidates will contribute to the effective functioning of the admission department. Only candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
Critical Outputs

• Maintaining a well-run, professional and patient focused environment
• Manage the accuracy of admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors
• 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 authorization for for admissions
• Manage the risk for the hospital by adhering to all related protocols
• 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
• Performing general administration duties involved in the admission and pre-admission of patients, scanning, filling and assisting with obtaining of authorization
• Accepting bed bookings from doctors consulting rooms and other hospitals
• Compile a complete and accurate list per ward of pre-booked patients
• Reservation of beds for patients
• Rendering of support services and ad-hoc administration assigned by the Reception Supervisor

Requirements

• Grade 12 and Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of Imeds and Impilo
• An enthusiastic, motivated and well organized 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 prerequisite
• Teamwork essential
• Knowledge of bed bookings
• Prior knowledge and experience of admissions and medical terminology

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
• Organizational awareness

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Closing date
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.