TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Admissions Clerk

SupportFinity

Job Description

Job Responsibilities
  • Receive patients into admitting booth with a positive friendly approach and attitude.
  • Inform patients of payment procedures, clarifying medical aid / private fee split.
  • Inform private patients of the deposit to be paid and that the balance of their account is to be settled on discharge.
  • Respect the confidentiality of patients, visitors and doctor's requirements, addressing their needs with maturity and concern.
  • Accept deposits and issue receipts for patient deposits (e.g., maternity bookings, future operations such as cosmetic plastic surgery) ensuring security of monies by placing them in the drop safe - refer to Cash Policy.
  • Administration controls relating to Cash Collections.
  • Must be able to work under pressure, independently and unsupervised.
  • Must have Matric.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Experience with the Delta 9 system is required.
  • Must have minimum 1-2 years relevant hospital experience.
  • Must be prepared to do shiftwork (Night shift / Day Shift).
  • Must have experience with Medical Aids and Pre-authorizations Essential.
  • Must have knowledge of admissions essential.
  • The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.
  • Switchboard experience would be an added advantage.
Key Performance Area
  • Receive patients into admitting booth with a positive friendly approach and attitude.
  • Inform patients of payment procedures, clarifying medical aid / private fee split.
  • Inform private patients of the deposit to be paid and that the balance of their account is to be settled on discharge.
  • Respect the confidentiality of patients, visitors and doctor's requirements, addressing their needs with maturity and concern.
  • Accept deposits and issue receipts for patient deposits (e.g., maternity bookings, future operations such as cosmetic plastic surgery) ensuring security of monies by placing them in the drop safe - refer to Cash Policy.
  • Administration controls relating to Cash Collections.
  • Must be able to work under pressure, independently and unsupervised.
Minimum Requirements
  • Must have Matric.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Experience with the Delta 9 system is required.
  • Must have minimum 1-2 years relevant hospital experience.
  • Must be prepared to do shiftwork (Night shift / Day Shift).
  • Must have experience with Medical Aids and Pre-authorizations Essential.
  • Must have knowledge of admissions essential.
  • The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement.
  • Switchboard experience would be an added advantage.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Salary Benchmark
$40,300/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
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