Admission Clerk at Life Healthcare

• A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk based at Life Hilton PrivateiltonHilotn Hospital, reporting to Gugulethu Dladla, Admission Supervisor. The incumbent will be responsible for managing admissions and ensuring that admission runs smoothly, and allocation of theatre beds are done in the morning.

Critical Outputs

• Carrying out admission and receptionist duties for the hospital
• Admitting patients onto Impilo.
• Receiving and handling of cash
• Liaising with the medical aids to obtain authorization for admission.
• Adhering to the protocols of the hospital
• Adhering to the procedures of the department
• Responsible for accurately recording all admissions of patients to the hospital.
• Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients, including filing and assistance with billing of accounts.
• Operating the switchboard.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Experience within a healthcare environment including people management and customer service experience.
• Working 12 Hour shifts including a night shift
• Comprehensive knowledge of admissions procedures
• Understanding the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Basic understanding of financial principles
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.
• Experience in dealing with customers.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be advantageous teamwork essential.
• Available to come to work at short notice.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

Deadline:15th September,2026