Our vision
To be a world class provider of quality healthcare for all.
Our values
We have five core values:
Passion for people
Qe - quality to the power of e
Performance pride
Personal care
Lifetime partnerships
Our culture
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A vacancy exists for a Ward Secretary based in Renal Unit at Life Fourways Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will perform clerical duties to maintain an organized healthcare unit and allow clinical staff to ensure optimal and safe patient care.
Critical Outputs
Ensure the nurse’s station and nursing department are kept neat and tidy
Be willing to listen, help and take action of all customer complaints
Accurately recording admission activities and maintain confidentiality
Take care of routine tasks as allocated by manager
Assist with staffing and compile monthly reports and statistics for nursing management.
Encourage positive appearance and behaviour, within the hospital environment.
Maintain effective filling system and record keeping.
Assist in stock management, cycle count as per schedule and billing.
Assisting with document control in the unit.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties.
Maintain effective communication between customer and colleagues.
Answer the telephone and relay appropriate messages.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Ensure principle of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to; ensure safe and clean hygienic environment.
Foster a harmonious relationship between the staff, patients and hospital.
Be willing to listen, help and take action of all customer complaints.
Authorisations and billing of renal treatments
Adhering to all work policies and procedures
Assisting Head office with funder related and account queries
Assisting UM with month end reports
Requirements
Grade 12
General administrative experience
Previous private health care experience will be advantageous.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
Well-developed telephonic and communication skills.
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