Reception Administrator

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description


Mediclinic Paarl | Paarl | South Africa

Closing date: 25/01/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Linedhia Theunissen
Reference number: 47196
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Mediclinic Paarl is a multidisciplinary, private hospital, situated in the beautiful town of Paarl in the heart of the Winelands, Western Cape.

This role is based at Mediclinic Paarl in Paarl - we are 50 minutes away from Cape Town Central.

To 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 AREAS

Ensure admissions (including pre-admissions / bookings) are captured and processed as per procedure

Identify and prevent financial risks by adhering to policies and procedures

Ensure an effective discharge process as per the Patient Administration Manual

Maintain patient confidentiality

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalent

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Reception administration experience; Experience in a private healthcare facility

REQUIRED 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 profile

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1290468
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned