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Ward Administrator

Hillcrest

24 Jan 2025

Pharmacy

The incumbent will be responsible for coordination of all secretarial & Billing duties in the ward as well as receiving all new patients, visitors and doctors. This individual will also be responsible for stock and all stock control within the unit.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Answering the telephone in a friendly and professional manner
  • Taking messages for staff, patients and doctors
  • Admitting the patient into the ward
  • Ensuring the doctor and the patients’ families are informed of any transfers
  • Informing the patients’ families of discharges when requested
  • Ensuring that a Customer Satisfaction form is completed by the patient
  • Ensuring all billing is up to date on SAP by ensuring accurate data capturing
  • Ensuring all files are brought down to Billings as requested
  • Ensuring stock levels are at the required levels (stationery and ward stock)
  • Completion of stock cycle counts
  • Ensuring that the patient’s records are captured according the standard operation procedure for patient admission in the wards
  • Ensuring stock used within the unit is billed and SAP quantity balances with physical values
  • To manage the stock count processes and teams for stock takes
  • To provide operational support to hospital stock controller when need arises

  • Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification

  • Two or more years of experience in a private hospital would be advantageous 

  • SAP Will be an advantage
  • Computer literacy
  • Strong interpersonal skills essential