Patient Scheduling Clerk

About the role

Mediclinic Worcester is seeking a Patient Scheduling Clerk to ensure theatre cases are scheduled correctly, mitigating operational and financial risks while optimizing theatre utilisation. The role is permanent, on‑site and involves coordinating theatre lists, bookings and ward allocations.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule theatre cases correctly to ensure optimal utilisation of theatres as per hospital requirements.
• Ensure timely distribution of theatre lists to all relevant parties according to the Patient Administration Manual.
• Load all bookings and theatre cases and allocate wards to maximise bed utilisation.

Required profile

• Essential education: Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Desired education: None.
• Essential experience: Experience working with computers.
• Desired experience: Theatre/ICU scheduling experience; familiarity with AS400; ICD and CPT coding in a private health‑care facility.

Required skills

• Application of clinical codes up to level 1 coding.
• Proficiency with patient administration programmes on the AS400 system.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Allocation of theatre time for patients and transferring schedule information.
• Knowledge of anatomy terminology.