Administration Clerk: Finance/admin

Overview

Administration Clerk for finance and patient registration at Harry Comay Hospital, George.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics or Accounting as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post.
• Experience: Appropriate experience working with Clinicom.
• Appropriate experience in a hospital and/or patient fees environment.
• Appropriate experience in office administration.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime, after hours including weekends, public holidays when needed.
• Willingness to rotate and provide relief support within the hospital.
• Willingness to assist with admissions and fees functions at Uniondale Hospital.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of the Clinicom electronic patient administration system.
• Knowledge of Hospital Fees Memorandum 18.
• Appropriate knowledge of patient billing processes and ICD-10 coding.
• High ethical standards, with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly as incumbent will have access to confidential files.

Duties

• Admit, register, and assess patients; open patient folders and generate invoices on Clinicom.
• Provide an efficient medical records and folder management service.
• Handle cash transactions, issue receipts, safeguard state funds, and perform relief cashier duties.
• Manage H2 and H3 accounts, IOD, RAF, medical aid, and state department accounts within the George Sub- District.
• Order and manage medical supplies, ward stock, and institutional requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection and submission of statistical data.
• Provide administrative support to the Operational Manager: Nursing and assist with general hospital administration.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr R Lewis-Peters Tel No: (044) 814-1117

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical test will form part of the selection process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS