Administrative Officer: Patient Administration

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus three 3 years' experience in Patient Administration or Diploma / Degree NQF Level 6/7 in Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA. Extensive knowledge of outpatient administration, reception in and help desk functions. Extensive knowledge of PEIS, Billing system and UPFS user guide/procedure book.
• Knowledge of Revenue policies and understanding of sector financial administration and the provisions of PFMA. Knowledge of relevant prescripts such as Government Gazette. Good communication skill, report writing skills be computer literate and have ability to work under pressure. Be available to work extra hours in a 24-hour shift environment and be part of the hospital's multidisciplinary committees. A valid driver licence will serve as an added advantage.

Duties

• Manage patient admin in 24 hours shift system, manage and sustain internal control for collection of revenue, process debtors account, banking of revenue collected, excising control over the maintenance and application of the filing system for medical records, facilitate proper classification and re-classification of patients, compile management, reports, manage archiving of patient records, evaluation of staff in terms of the performance management system.
• Prepare on / off duties for staff including ward clerk. Control overtime, stand-by and Sunday/public holiday claims. Control queue Marshall, porter and mortuary services. Handle enquiries relating to patient admin, assist with case management and compile daily, weekly and monthly statistics and reports.