Mediclinic Is Hiring: Patient Scheduling Clerk – Pretoria, South Africa
Closing date: 15/05/2023
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Dumile Khethiwe Magagula
Reference number: 39538
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To ensure that all theatre cases are scheduled correctly to mitigate operational and financial risks and effective utilisation of theatres.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Schedule theatre cases correctly to ensure optimal utilisation of theatres as per hospital requirements
Ensure timeous 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 EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalent
DESIRED EDUCATION : None
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL 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
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
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.
