Vacancies

Bed Bookings Clerk

Function
Administration
Facility
Life Wilgers Hospital
Position
Bed Bookings Clerk
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Bed Bookings Clerk based at Life Wilgers Hospital, reporting to the Admissions Supervisor. The Successful candidates will contribute to the effective functioning of the admissions department and become part of a professional team that continuously strife for the highest standards of quality in Life Healthcare.

Critical Outputs
  • Allocate beds for theatre cases and bookings from doctor’s rooms.
  • Allocate beds for transfers.
  • Reservation of beds for patients.
  • Ensure business processes are in line with patient services protocols and procedures.
  • Make follow-up on bed allocations.
  • Ensure compliance with our audit daily.
  • Update bed movements, bed types, and discharges.
  • Close liaison with the doctors, wards, and services.
  • Compile a complete and accurate theatre list and distribute.
  • Compile a complete and accurate list per ward of pre-booked cases.
  • Liaising with theatre regarding the booking of theatres at specific times for specific doctors.
  • Patient Information.
Requirements
  • Grade 12
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, Imeds, Excel).
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience in dealing with customers.
  • Previous experience is advantageous
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be advantageous
  • Bilingual
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Drive & energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
Email
wilgers.cv@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Friday, February 14, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.


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