Patient Administration Admin Clerk vacancy at Department of Health and Wellness

The Department of Health and Wellness invites suitable qualified applicants to apply for Patient Administration Admin Clerk vacancy.

Closing date for applications: 21 November 2025

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Patient Administration Admin Clerk vacancy at Department of Health and Wellness

ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ADMISSIONS (PATIENT ADMINISTRATION)
Cape Winelands Health District
SALARY: R228 321 pe
CENTRE: Montagu Hospital, Langeberg Sub-district

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
Experience: Appropriate experience in a Patient Administration and/or Hospital Fees environment & HIS system.
Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to climb 3-step ladders. Willingness to work 12-hour day/night shifts & weekends. Willingness to work overtime and provide relief in other departments as operationally required.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel and Access).
Perform Medical Aid/EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) related transactions in the billing systems and billing related transactions for Subsidized Patients & Externally Funded Patients.
Knowledge of patient ICD 10 coding & HIS system.
Knowledge of applicable policies – Hospital Fees memorandum Chapter 18, the Uniform Patient Fee Schedule (UPFS), Finance Instructions & Medical Records policies.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written.

DUTIES:

Assist with Hospital Fees, Patient Administration and Medical Records Division, Effective and Efficient management of Billing and Administration of Debtor accounts.
Correct Patient details recording on HIS systems and in folders.
Perform Cashier duties, reconciliations & handovers as per financial instructions.
Regular archiving of patient folders as per prescripts.
Reporting and compilation of MVAs & IODs patient folders.

ENQUIRIES: Mr A Williams Tel No: (023) 614-8104

APPLICATIONS:

Applications are submitted online, click here to apply.

NOTE: The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Montagu Hospital, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

CLOSING DATE: 21 November 2025