Company: Lenmed Private Hospitals
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 11 March 2026
Main Focus Areas
The Admissions clerk is responsible for welcoming and admitting patients to the hospital as well as dealing with general queries
Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)
- Collect patient information and insurance details for billing purposes.
- Help patients understand their insurance coverage and billing questions.
- Coordinate with billing or financial departments when necessary.
- Handle paperwork for patient admissions, discharges, or transfers. Ensure the waiting area is clean and comfortable. Organize patient records and ensure the reception area is well-stocked with necessary forms.
- Responsible for the admissions of casualty at Trauma and in patients at the main reception.
- To ensure that all documents for admissions are received and copied (Doctors note, ID , Medical Aid Card)
- To obtain and confirm authorizations with medical aids for the patients.
- Ensure that the ICD codes are entered on the patients profile on the system
- Ensure that the admission forms are on a daily basis for accuracy.
- To print patient labels and admission forms for the wards on a daily basis.
- To bill for medication at Trauma for private Casualty patients.
- To discharge patients and bill accommodation on a daily basis.
- Responsible for payments (deposits/general ) are collected and posted correctly.
- To assist patients with the completion of forms requesting the hospital files and the receipt of payment thereof.
Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
- Previous admin experience in a medical environment, advantageous
- Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer Literacy
- Flexible in working hours/Shifts
