Administration Clerk – Paarl – Department Of Health

About the Role

The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Administration Clerk for its operations at Paarl Hospital, located in the scenic city of Paarl, South Africa. This vital role plays a key part in ensuring that patient administration is conducted professionally and confidentially. As an Administration Clerk, you will contribute significantly to the effective management of patient admissions, revenue generation, and equipment administration. Your work will directly impact the quality of healthcare services provided to the community, ensuring that every patient receives the attention and care they need.

In this role, you will not only support the administrative functions of the hospital but also participate in a broader mission to enhance the quality of public service within the healthcare sector. Your commitment to efficient patient registration and transport management will help streamline hospital operations, making a difference in the lives of countless individuals seeking medical care.

About the Department

The Department of Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mandate encompasses the promotion of health, the prevention of diseases, and the provision of quality healthcare services to the population. Working within this department provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is focused on improving health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for individuals in the community. Your contributions as an Administration Clerk will support these essential objectives and help ensure that healthcare resources are effectively utilized.

What You’ll Do

• Manage professional and confidential patient administration tasks.
• Facilitate patient admissions and registrations using the Clinicom system.
• Oversee revenue generation and bed management functions.
• Coordinate booking of patient transport and ensure all UPFS functions are performed.
• Administer and manage equipment by ordering and controlling consumables through manual and electronic systems like LOGIS.
• Provide general administrative support to line managers and Nurse Management.
• Assist in relieving colleagues as required and rotate across different departments within the Nursing Component.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum educational qualification of Grade 12/Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
• Relevant administrative experience in a hospital environment, particularly with Clinicom and LOGIS systems.
• Willingness to work in a health environment where infectious diseases are treated.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including day/night duty, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice and rotate through different departments as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Access.

How to Apply

Please refer to the application instructions below.