Lenmed Private Hospital x5 Administration Vacancies
Additional Information
Job Title: Admissions Clerk – 4 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Howick Private Hospital,
Department: Reception & Admissions
Closing Date: 21 May 2025
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (4 Months)
Background & Job Description
Lenmed, a leading private healthcare group in South Africa, invites applications for the temporary position of Admissions Clerk at Howick Private Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about healthcare administration and looking to gain or expand their experience in a hospital environment.
The Admissions Clerk will play a crucial role in welcoming and admitting patients to the hospital, ensuring all documentation and admission protocols are handled efficiently and professionally. This front-line role supports both casualty admissions at Trauma and in-patient admissions at the main reception.
Tasks
The Admissions Clerk will be responsible for:
- Managing admissions for casualty patients at the Trauma Unit and in-patients at the main reception.
- Receiving, verifying, and copying critical documents such as ID cards, medical aid cards, and doctor’s notes.
- Obtaining and confirming medical aid authorisations before patient admission.
- Capturing ICD codes accurately on patient profiles using the hospital system.
- Verifying the accuracy of admission forms on a daily basis.
- Printing and distributing patient labels and admission forms for hospital wards.
- Billing for medications used in the Trauma Unit for private patients.
- Managing the discharge process, including billing for accommodation.
- Collecting and posting payments correctly, including deposits and general payments.
- Assisting patients with hospital file requests and handling associated payment receipts.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, candidates must possess the following:
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in using hospital systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to stay calm, professional, and focused in high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Willingness and flexibility to work various shifts and extended hours when required.
Experience
The following experience will be advantageous:
- Prior administrative experience in a medical or hospital environment.
- Familiarity with patient admission processes, billing procedures, and working with medical aid service providers.
- Experience with hospital information systems, ICD code entry, and trauma billing processes.
Brief Company Contact Details
Lenmed Howick Private Hospital
Address: 107 Main Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Website: https://www.lenmed.co.za
General Inquiries: Visit the Lenmed careers page or contact the hospital reception directly.
Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the official Lenmed website before 21 May 2025.
