Ward Clerk | Surgical

Life Healthcare

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  • A vacancy exists for a Ward Clerk in the Surgical Unit based at Life Groenkloof Hospital reporting to Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication and administrative support to the nursing team.

Critical Outputs

  • Conducting basic secretarial duties
  • Capturing Data - Labour hours, over times, Night Duties etc.
  • Stock controlling and billing.
  • Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service.
  • Order generation, placement and follow up.
  • Responsible for data capturing, patient filing, and all general clerical and administrative work given by the Unit manager and Senior Registered nurses.
  • Management of stock transfers and management of SAP reports.
  • Participate in the implementation and management of formularies and RSRT initiatives.
  • Participate in cycle counts, stock takes and dead stock management.
  • Item master maintenance.
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with all other departments within the hospital.
  • Effectively respond to queries and handle it accordingly.
  • Correct and accurate billing of Patient accounts and Cost Sheets.
  • High professional standards and a commitment to your own development.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
  • General administrative experience – at least 1 year
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • The candidate must be able to work independently, manage time effectively and be a team player, energetic, quality focused and flexible.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office excel, word is essential.
  • Co-ordinating of bookings
  • A working knowledge of the SAP system and sound knowledge/Experience of stock control in a hospital environment will be an advantage
  • Ability to work in a fast & stressful environment, attention to detail and results orientated.
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills are important, as are good relationships with doctors, staff and suppliers

Competencies

  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Drive & energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Leading my example

Deadline:15th September,2026

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