Admissions Clerk at Joint Medical Holdings

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Admissions, Medical Aid Pre-authorizations, Cash Handling, Delta 9 System, Switchboard Operation, Communication Skills, Hospital Administration, Patient Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOINT MEDICAL HOLDINGS PROPRIETARY LIMITED Registration No. 2011/010448/07 VACANCY: JOINT MEDICAL HOLDINGS DIVISION: DURDOC HOSPITAL -RECEPTION JOB TITLE: ADMISSIONS CLERK x1 PURPOSE OF POSITION The incumbent will be responsible for managing the full admissions process. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Receive patients into admitting both with a positive friendly approach and attitude. Inform patients of payment procedures, clarifying medical aid / private fee split. Inform private patients of the deposit to be paid and that the balance of their account is to be settled on discharge. Respect the confidentiality of patients, visitors and doctors requirements, addressing their needs with maturity and concern. Accept deposits and issuing of receipts for patient deposits e.g. maternity bookings, future operations (cosmetic plastic surgery) etc. ensuring security of monies by placing in the drop safe refer to Cash Policy. Administration controls relating to Cash Collections and must have Confirmations knowledge. Must be able to work under pressure, independently and unsupervised. COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Educational Qualifications & Experience) Must have Matric. Must be computer literate. Experience with the Delta 9 system is required. Must have minimum 1-2 years relevant hospital experience. Must be prepared to do shiftwork (Night shift / Day Shift) Must have experience with Medical Aids and Pre-authorizations Essential. Must have knowledge of admissions is essential. The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership, work independently and apply principles of continuous improvement. Switchboard experience would be an added advantage SKILLS (Practical & Technical) A general knowledge of hospital systems, processes and procedures. Excellent Communication Skills. BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES (Personality Characteristics) Professionalism and initiative Well-spoken and respectful Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies. JMH VALUES (Commitment) We respect the dignity of an individual. We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service. We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential. We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment. We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment. CVs together with supporting documents should be submitted to: durrecruit@jmh.co.za NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. POPIA CLAUSE HR ADVERTS Your information is collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (POPIA). By applying to this advert, you consent to JMH (Pty) Ltd collecting and processing your personal information for the purpose of determining your eligibility for the advertised position. If unsuccessful, your personal information is securely destroyed and is not retained by the company. Preference will be given to employees from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Act. Closing date for applications is 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Yours faithfully Jenny Bux Group HR Manager

Responsibilities

Manage the full patient admissions process, including receiving patients and clarifying payment procedures. Handle cash deposits, issue receipts, and maintain strict patient confidentiality.