Location: The Glynnwood Hospital
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Salary: Market related
Introduction
There is a position open in our Patient Services department for an Admissions Clerk at Life The Glynnwood Hospital. Reporting to Sandy Cross, Admission Supervisor, the chosen applicant will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Admissions Reception.
Critical Outputs
The chosen applicant will be accountable for:
- Accurately documenting each patient's admission to the hospital.
- Performing the tasks of a hospital receptionist and admissions clerk.
- Carrying out general administrative tasks related to patient admission, including account filing and assistance with billing.
- Placing patients on IMEDS.
- Managing the switchboard and finances.
- Communicating with medical assistants to secure admission authorization.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate for Grade 12.
- Strong proficiency with computers.
- Experience with IT and IMEDS is beneficial.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in interacting with clients.
- Knowledge of medical terms and hospital processes.
- Ability to collaborate and be flexible in working both day and night shifts.
Competencies
- Cooperative and able to work in a team.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Action-oriented with a focus on customer response time.
- Deadline-driven with resilience.
- Embraces diversity and is influential.
- High energy levels and ethical conduct.
