Patient Scheduling Clerk
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Mediclinic Cape Town Cape Town South Africa
Closing date: 21/04/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
Reference number: 69237
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo ensure that all theatre cases are scheduled correctly to mitigate operational and financial risks and effective utilisation of theatres.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASSchedule theatre cases correctly to ensure optimal utilisation of theatres as per hospital requirements.
Ensure timely distribution of theatre lists to all relevant parties as per the Patient Administration Manual.
Load all bookings and theatre cases and allocate wards, to ensure optimal utilisation of available beds as per wards requirements.
REQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalent
DESIRED EDUCATION: None
REQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience working with computers
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Theatre / ICU scheduling experience; AS400; ICD and CPT coding in a private health care facility
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE- Application of clinical codes, up to level 1 coding (e.g. identifying the appropriate code to best describe procedure performed)
- Patient admin programmes on the AS400 system
- Allocation of theatre time for patient/booking; transferring theatre schedule information
- Anatomy knowledge and terminology
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.
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