MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To assist patients in all aspects of admissions and discharges in a professional manner; preventing operational and financial risks to the organisation and exceeding client expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Ensure admissions (including pre-admissions / bookings) are captured and processed as per procedure
Identify and prevent financial risks by adhering to policies and procedures
Ensure an effective discharge process as per the Patient Administration Manual
Maintain patient confidentiality
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Â Grade 12 or equivalent
DESIRED EDUCATION: NoneÂ
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: NoneÂ
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:Â Reception administration experience; Experience in a private healthcare facility
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REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Debtpack Enquiry application (Check outstanding amounts if a patient is flagged as Blacklisted.)
- Admission; Bed functions; Preparation for next day and discharge processes
- Anatomy (including terminology)
- Hospitals switchboard systems
- Patient Administration policies and procedures (e.g. Patient Confidentiality; Cash Handling; Blacklisted patients; Bed Overrides; etc.)
- Patient admin programmes on the AS400 system
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- ICD and CPT codes
- Medical Aid Schemes and the Private healthcare environment
- Workmans Compensation Act (WCA) processes; procedures and policies
- Emergency / Major Incident Protocol (e.g.. Fire; floods; robbery)
- Identifying possible financial risks (e.g. blacklisted patients; handling of patient valuables; etc.)
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
It is a condition of employment that all Mediclinic employees based in Southern Africa are vaccinated against any dangerous or life threatening transmissible diseases. Currently applications for the advertised position will only be considered from applicants who have been at least partially vaccinated against Covid-19 by the time of their appointment with an understanding that full vaccination will be achieved within two (2) months after appointment date.
Location : Gauteng
Closing Date : Not specifiedÂ
HOW TO APPLY
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