Lenmed Hospitals: Admissions Clerk X2

Company: Lenmed Private Hospitals

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 11 March 2026

Main Focus Areas

The Admissions clerk is responsible for welcoming and admitting patients to the hospital as well as dealing with general queries

Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)

  •  Collect patient information and insurance details for billing purposes.
  •  Help patients understand their insurance coverage and billing questions.
  • Coordinate with billing or financial departments when necessary.
  • Handle paperwork for patient admissions, discharges, or transfers.  Ensure the waiting area is clean and comfortable.  Organize patient records and ensure the reception area is well-stocked with necessary forms.
  • Responsible for the admissions of casualty at Trauma and in patients at the main reception.
  • To ensure that all documents for admissions are received and copied (Doctors note, ID , Medical Aid Card)
  • To obtain and confirm authorizations with medical aids for the patients.
  • Ensure that the ICD codes are entered on the patients profile on the system
  • Ensure that the admission forms are on a daily basis for accuracy.
  • To print patient labels and admission forms for the wards on a daily basis.
  • To bill for medication at Trauma for private Casualty patients.
  • To discharge patients and bill accommodation on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for payments (deposits/general ) are collected and posted correctly.
  • To assist patients with the completion of forms requesting the hospital files and the receipt of payment thereof.

Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)

  • Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
  • Previous admin experience in a medical environment, advantageous
  • Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Flexible in working hours/Shifts

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