Ward Clerk | Medical Ward

Life Healthcare

Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This position at Life Healthcare is for a Ward Clerk within a Medical Ward, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will provide essential interdepartmental liaison, communication, and administrative support to ensure the optimal functioning of the nursing team. **What you will do** * Ensure optimal service levels while understanding and striving to achieve targets. * Execute non-nursing activities speedily and effectively. * Attend scheduled meetings and in-service training. * Maintain a safe environment in all areas of the unit by staying updated with safety standards and knowledge of emergency plans and actions. * Eliminate medico-legal risks through correct identification and filing of patient documentation. * Maintain a positive appearance and behavior, both within and outside hospital relations. * Provide friendly and helpful client service. * Uphold Quality principles. * Practice professional secrecy and discretion when interacting with customers and colleagues. * Ensure effective communication between customers and colleagues. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 Senior Certificate * General administrative experience – at least 1 year * Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) is essential * Experience coordinating bookings and patient transport * Able to work on SAP * Experience working in a hospital environment **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is results-orientated, pays close attention to detail, and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They should be customer-focused, committed to continuous improvement, and able to work independently while being deadline-driven. Professionalism, discretion, and a friendly, helpful demeanor are also essential. **Deadline** 7th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/ward-clerk-medical-ward-life-healthcare Source: myjobmag

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At a glance

    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Office
    • SAP

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    Job description

    * A vacancy has become available for a Ward Clerk position reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication, and administrative support to the nursing team. Critical Outputs * Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets. * To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities. * Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled. * Ensuring a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and * Knowledge of emergency plans and actions. * Elimination of medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation. * Maintenance of a positive appearance and behavior, within and outside hospital relation. * Friendly and helpful client service. * Live up to the Quality principles. * Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues. * Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues. Requirements * Grade 12 Senior Certificate * General administrative experience – at least 1 year * Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office excel, word is essential * Coordinating bookings and patient transport * Able to work on SAP * Experience working in a hospital environment Competencies * Result orientated * Attention to detail * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Customer focused * Commitment towards continuous improvement * Ability to work independently * Deadline driven Deadline:7th October,2026

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