Purpose

• A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape.
• The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
• No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
• Appropriate experience in-patient admissions, including the Clinicom System, at a health facility.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communications skills in at least two of the official languages in the Western Cape. 
• Computer literacy (MS word and Excel and Outlook). 
• Knowledge of PHCIS/Clinicom. 
• Knowledge of the PFMA and responsibilities linked to finance management. 
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, unsupervised, in a team and to accept accountability and responsibility, maintain confidentiality. 
• E-filing and scanning. 
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of all applicable policies, procedures, and instructions. 
• Admission of clients, open new folders, merging, filling, archiving and disposal of folders. 
• Ensure accurate and daily capturing on PHCIS and relevant electronic systems. 
• Patients’ assessment, ensure confidentiality of information, ensure that electronic and hard-copy records are maintained according to the prescribed protocol. 
• Tracing of missing folders. 
• Accurate collection and safekeeping of the state money. 
• Deal with written an or telephonic queries with regards to patient administration and management of compliments, complaints, and suggestions. 
• Provide support to the facility manager and perform relief duties of colleagues (other admin, health information and helpdesk).

Additional Information

• Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
• No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
• As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
• It will be expected of candidates to be conversant in at least two of the official languages (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) of the Western Cape.
• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body.
• Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

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