Admissions Clerk at Lenmed Private Hospitals

Main Focus Areas

• The incumbent will be responsible for the liaison between the patient and medical aids in order to secure payment for the hospital.

Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)

• Responsible for the admissions of casualty at Trauma and in patients at the main reception.
• To ensure that all documents for admissions are received and copied (Doctors note, ID , Medical Aid Card)
• To obtain and confirm authorisations with medical aids for the patients.
• Ensure that the ICD codes are entered on the patients profile on the system
• 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.
• To bill for medication at Trauma for private Casualty patients.
• To discharge patients and bill accommodation on a daily basis.
• Responsible for payments (deposits/general ) are collected and posted correctly.
• To assist patients with the completion of forms requesting the hospital files and the receipt of payment thereof.

Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
• Previous admin experience in a medical environment, advantageous
• Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer Literacy
• Flexible in working hours/Shifts