Admission Clerk

A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk, based at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting to Reception Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing admissions and ensuring that the admission process runs smoothly.

Critical Outputs

- Carrying out admission and receptionist duties for the hospital
- Admitting patients onto Impilo
- Receiving and handling cash
- Liaising with 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
- Operating the switchboard

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
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a prerequisite
- Experience in dealing with customers
- Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be advantageous; teamwork is essential
- Available to come to work at short notice
- Ability to work under pressure

Competencies

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

Email: entabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Monday, September 30, 2024

Internal applicants: Before making an application, please discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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 should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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