Pre-admission Clerk - Life Healthcare in Middelburg

Job Title: Pre-admission Clerk

Function:Patient Services
Facility:Life Midmed Hospital, Middleburg

Introduction:
An opportunity exists for a Pre-admission Clerk at Life Midmed Hospital - Middelburg reporting to Marelie Clingen, Admission Supervisor. The successful candidates will be responsible for administration of patient pre-admission to hospital.

Critical Outputs:
Manage the accuracy of the pre-admission process and prevention of potential risk.
Carrying out accurate pre-admission and reception duties for the hospital.
Performing general administration duties involved in the pre-admission of patients.
Admitting patients on Impilo.
Liaising with doctors’ rooms
Liaising with medical aid to obtain authorizations for admission.
Collection of co-payments, private fees when applicable as well as related documents.
Manage the risk for the hospitals ----adhering to all related protocols.
Synergy and teamwork – working closely with case managers and other admission staff.
Deliver uncompromising quality to all customers.
Requirements: Grade 12 and at least two years working experience in the hospital environment.
Experience with medical aids essential.
Computer literacy (MS Office, Imeds, Impilo)
Experience in dealing with people.
Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be an advantage.
Team player
Must be willing to work according to the flexi-hour system including night duty.
Position includes working shifts from 06H00 to 18H00 and 18H00 to 06H00
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Reliable and trustworthy

Competencies:
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Contact:
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to contact person by close of business on 12 July 2013:
Name: Marle Scott
Position title: Hospital HR Manager
Tel: (013) 653 8054
Fax: 086 674 5982
Email: marle.scott@lifehealthcare.co.za
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

How to apply:
http://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/Careers/Careers/JobInfo.aspx?Vacancy_Id=11543&vVacancyAllDir=Asc&s_Categories_Id=12#JobInfo

Deadline: 12 July 2013