RECEPTION ADMISISTRATOR

Closing Date: 09 March 2026

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 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.