Lifehealth Vacancies – Admission Clerk

Job Description:

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, Brigitt Raffie. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of the admission department. Only candidates with relevant experience will be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

• Rendering of support services and ad-hoc administration assigned by the Reception Supervisor
• Compile a complete and accurate list per ward of pre-booked patients
• Manage the risk for the hospital by adhering to all related protocols.
• Manage the accuracy of the bed booking procedure.
• Ensure quality care to all patients is maintained.
• Performing general administration duties involved in the admission and pre admission of patients, scanning, filling and assisting with obtaining of authorisation.
• Handling money and receipting.
• Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorisations for admissions.
• Daily petty cash and banking management
• Perform switchboard duties as and when necessary.
• Synergy and teamwork – working closely with credit controllers, case managers, reception staff, nurses and doctors.
• Accepting bed bookings from doctor’s consulting rooms and other hospitals
• Maintain a well-run, professional and patient focused admission environment.
• Liaising with wards regarding the bed bookings
• Reservation of beds for patients
• Collection of co-payments, private fees when applicable as well as related documentation.
• Assist case management when required
• Manage the accuracy of admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors.

Job Requirements:

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

Qualification & Experience:

• Customer Service oriented.
• An enthusiastic, motivated, and well organised individual with initiative and able to handle pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.
• Able to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Teamwork essential.
• Prior knowledge and experience of admissions and medical terminology
• Grade 12 and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of bed bookings
• Knowledge of Imeds and Impilo

Job Details:

Company: Life Healthcare

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Application Deadline: N/A

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