Reception and Admission
Admissions Clerk
2024/03/15
Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital
Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital - K43 Highway, Lenasia Ext 8, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Admissions clerk is responsible for welcoming and admitting patients to the hospital as well as dealing with general queries.
•The admissions clerk will be responsible for the admissions of casualty patients at Trauma and in- patients at the main reception.
•The admission clerk will also assist with the speed point Admissions for all Pre-admissions
•Responsible for accurately recording all admissions of patients to the hospital and attention to detail.
•Carrying out varied receptionist duties for the hospital.
•To ensure that all documents for admissions are received and copied (Doctors note, ID , Medical Aid Card) and scanned onto the accounts
•Responsible to obtain and confirm authorisations with medical aids for the patients.
•Responsible to manage risk and reporting of risks on all patient’s admissions.•Responsible to ensure that payments (deposits/general ) are collected and posted correctly.
•To assist patients with the completion of forms requesting the hospital files and the receipt of payment thereof.
•Must be able to have a close relationship and communication with the doctors, ward staff and services
•Must have a sound knowledge of Reception and Pre-Admission Policies and processes.
•Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4
•Previous admin experience in a medical environment, advantageous Qualification
•SAP Experience preferably
•Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations
•Excellent communication skills
•Computer Literacy with good typing skills
•Must have the ability to work under pressure and be professional and polite at all times
•Must be customer focused, committed towards continuous improvement.
•The ability to work independently and the management of time is required
•Flexible in working hours/Shifts
•Consideration will be given to Disable Candidates
Candidates must ensure that their contact details are correct and that they can be contacted during office hours. If candidates are not contacted within thirty (30) days after the closing date, they should consider their applications as being unsuccessful. Late, incomplete and applications not indicating the applicable position will not be considered. The right to fill the position within the Operational requirements of the Company is reserved. By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes(should you be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent. If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner. Equal opportunity is supported by the Employer.
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