Ward Clerk at Life Healthcare

Introduction

• A vacancy for a Wad Clerk has arisen at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town, reporting to Unit Manager, Patricia Freeman. The successful incumbent will be responsible and accountable for both the secretarial duties as well as billing & assist the bed bookings

Critical Outputs

• Do all billing for the ward
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service.
• Order generation, placement and follow up.
• Responsible for data capturing, patient filing, and all general clerical and administrative work given by the Unit manager and Senior Registered nurses.
• Management of stock transfers and management of SAP reports.
• Participate in the implementation and management of formularies and RSRT initiatives.
• Participate in cycle counts, stock takes and dead stock management.
• Item master maintenance.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all other departments within the hospital.
• Effectively respond to queries and handle it accordingly.
• Correct and accurate billing of Patient accounts and Cost Sheets.
• High professional standards and a commitment to your own development.

Requirements

• Matric
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
• General administrative experience – at least 1 year
• A working knowledge of the SAP system and sound knowledge/Experience of stock control in a hospital environment
• Ability to work in a fast & stressful environment, attention to detail and results orientated.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills are important, as are good relationships with doctors, staff and suppliers

Competencies

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

Deadline:5th May,2026