Pre-Admissions Clinical Assessor South Africa

Life Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Pre-Admissions Clinical Assessor position in South Africa. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in South Africa

Healthcare professionals including Pre-Admissions Clinical Assessor are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.

This role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Pre-Admissions Clinical Assessor position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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A vacancy exists for a Pre-Admissions Clinical Assessor, based at Life Fourways Hospital, reporting to the Patient Services Manager, Sibahle Xhali. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the financial and clinical administrative risks pertaining to future patient admissions.

Critical Outputs

Manage pre-admission risk  -

Perform clinical assessments and document clinical history. Ensure all pre-admissions are accurately clinically coded in accordance with the coding standards Efficient and proactive pre-admission of all patients in accordance with Group protocol and close liaison with Case Management and National Credit Risk Departments to minimize risk exposure to the Hospital. Ensure high standard of documentation and capture of relevant information for all admissions through hands on supervision and training. Maintain a high level of customer focus amongst all staff at the Pre-Admission Clinic to the benefit of the Hospital, Public and Doctors. Optimal management of bed and theatre bookings through close liaison with ward and Doctor’s rooms  Sound working knowledge and application of Funds relevant rules and limits. Manage authorisations requests and benefit confirmations i.e. prosthesis benefit confirmation Monitor insurance verification with funder  Monitor workflow processes Identify and monitor gaps and risks and implement corrective actions accordingly.

Ensure effective management of quality outputs

Adhere to ISO 9001 standards Perform quality walkabouts and implement corrective measures, where appropriate Implement and monitor quality improvement programmes through power teams Adhere to patient services escalation processes Monitor Q-evaluator score and implement corrective measures, where appropriate Investigate internal and external stakeholder complaints and take appropriate action Drive adherence to customer service standards

Ensure and promote operational excellence

Drive compliance to LHC policies regarding authorisations and deviations Implement corrective actions, where necessary Monitor reports Monitor and adhere to patient services policies and procedures Ensure compliance to service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders When operationally required, assist the case management team with case management duties and responsibilities.

Ensure effective management of relationships with internal/external stakeholders

Foster and maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholders Provide relevant feedback and information on concerns or issues raised by internal stakeholders Implement corrective actions on deviations directly impacting on case management processes Monitor of and advice on effective and regular communication with external stakeholders Manage escalated concerns from Case Managers with external stakeholders

Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics as Critical Care Assistants or Emergency Care Practitioners or any other qualification that covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology as foundational courses. Current SANC registration Knowledge of hospital patient services and case management processes Knowledge and understanding of CPT & ICD coding Knowledge of Funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits Understanding of private hospital industry and practices Computer proficiency

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement Resilience Engaging diversity Verbal & written communication and presentation Influencing Drive & energy Excellence orientation Ethical behaviour Building relationships Customer responsiveness Organisational awareness Leading my example (Key for Managers) Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Deadline:19th August,2026