Life Healthcare – Admissions Clerk
Advert reference: lhc_000127Advert
Apply by: 1 July 2021
Position Summary
Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care
Job category: Administration
Location: Vredenburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Life Healthcare – Admissions Clerk
Introduction
A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk, based at Life West Coast Private Hospital, reporting to the Reception Supervisor.
Job description
• Maintain a well run, professional and patient focused admission environment.• Manage the accuracy of the admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors.• Synergy and teamwork – working closely with credit controllers, case managers reception staff and doctors.• Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorization for admission.• Manage the risk for the hospital by adhering to all related protocols.• Ensure quality care to all patients is maintained.• Operating switchboard.• Handling money and receipting.• Collection of co-payments, private fees when applicable as well as related documentation.• Performing general administration duties involved in the Pre-Admission of patients.• A&E billing and releasing of accounts.• Assist with the confirmations process when required.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 and computer literacy
Knowledge of Imeds and Impilo advantageous.An enthusiastic, motivated, well organised individual with initiative and able to handle pressure. Able to work shifts (day or night) and overtime as required. Must be customer service oriented.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite. Teamwork essential
Prior knowledge and experience of admissions and medical terminology would be advantageous.Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.Bilingual
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to LWCPHapplications@lifehealthcare.co.za by close of business on Thursday, 01 July 2021
For enquiries contact, Lizette Botha 022 719 1030 ext 228 / 283Before making application, internal candidates are requested to discuss their application with their line manager. Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. External candidates will also be considered.
Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of the advert, should please consider their application as unsuccessful
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