Closing date: 22/11/2024
Number of positions: 2
Recruiter name: Nhlanhla Samaria Mahlangu
Reference number: 55811
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo assist patients in all aspects of admissions and discharges in a professional manner; preventing operational and financial risks to the organisation and exceeding client expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASFulfil admission shift leader and supervisory tasksEnsure admissions (including pre-admissions/bookings) are captured and processed as per procedureIdentify and prevent financial risks by adhering to policies and proceduresEnsure an effective discharge process as per the Patient Administration ManualREQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL: Grade 12 or equivalent
REQUIRED EXPERIENCEDESIRED: Reception administration experience; experience in a private healthcare facility
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEAdmission; Bed functions; Preparation for next day and discharge processesAnatomy (including terminology)Computer literate (Outlook and intranet applications)Hospitals switchboard systemsICD and CPT codesWorkmans Compensation Act (WCA) processes; procedures and policiesIdentifying possible financial risks (e.g. blacklisted patients; handling of patient valuables; etc.)Medical Aid Schemes and the Private healthcare environmentPatient Admin programmes on the AS400 systemDebtpack Enquiry application (Check outstanding amounts if a patient is flagged as Blacklisted.)Patient Administration policies and procedures (e.g. Patient Confidentiality; Cash Handling; Blacklisted patients; Bed Overrides; etc.)All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
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