Job Opportunities in South Africa

Education, Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- 6 months- 1 year experience
-Working knowledge of hospital admission systems will be an advantage
- English as first language
- Working knowledge of HIMS or related hospital admission systems will be an advantage
- Accurate handling of cash (ITC and criminal checks will be performed on shortlisted candidates)
- Knowledge of hospital procedures
- Operate a busy switchboard and excellent telephone etiquette
- Computer proficiency
- Experience in private hospital environment is an advantage
- Knowledge of various medical aid processes
Responsibilities:
Recording of Admissions:
- Carrying out accurate admission and receptionist duties for the hospital.
- Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients.
- Admitting patients onto Logbox.
- Update the bed list daily to ensure that patient allocation is correctly reflected on the system.
- Liaise with Funders to obtain authorization for hospitalization and procedure.
- Ensure adherence to all rules and requirements of the medical aids.
- Liaising with medical aid authorizations.
Administrative duties:
- Operating the switchboard.
- To ensure that all documents for admissions are received and copied (Doctors note, ID , Medical Aid Card).
- Ensure that the admission forms are on a daily basis for accuracy.
- To print patient labels and admission forms for the wards on a daily basis.
- Executing the filing barcoding system.
- Be available to assist the public at large with queries.
Handling of Payments:
- Accurately document all cash receipts and deposits the cash in the Cash Vault as per Cash and Bank policy.
- Ensure that all Co-Payments (Including short falls on prosthesis) and Private patients deposits are received prior to admission,
Confidentiality:
Comply with legislation related to POPI and PAIA to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 2024/10/15
Expected Start Date: 2024/11/01