Are you passionate about patient care, relationship-building, and making a difference in the healthcare journey? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment that involves assessing patients, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting specialized healthcare services? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Patient Admission Specialist.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council in the category of Professional Nurse.
• Experience in patient admissions, case management, marketing, or healthcare liaison roles is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, organized, and problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively as part of the role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Patient Admission Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring a seamless and informed admission process for patients entering our hospitals. This position involves assessing patients before admission, building strong relationships with referring professionals, and representing our organisation in various healthcare settings. You will travel to engage with potential patients, families, and referring partners to ensure the best possible care pathway.
Please Note: While your primary facility will be Nurture Vereeniging, this role requires extensive travel, including to distant locations, as part of outreach, assessment, and liaison responsibilities across a wide geographical area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Assessments: Conduct thorough pre-admission evaluations to determine patient suitability for our facilities.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong connections with referring doctors, medical professionals, case managers, and insurers.
• Marketing & Outreach: Promote our hospital services through presentations, events, and direct engagement with healthcare professionals.
• Travel & Representation: Travel to different locations to assess patients and represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Admission Coordination: Work closely with hospital teams to facilitate a smooth transition for admitted patients.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain records, track admission trends, and provide insights for continuous improvement.