Patient Scheduling Clerk – Mediclinic Hoogland (Bethlehem, Free State)

Closing Date: 06 July 2026
Reference Number: 69178
Job Type: Permanent
Workplace: On-site
Location: Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa
Company: Mediclinic Hoogland
Industry: Healthcare Administration

Job Overview

Mediclinic Hoogland is looking for a Patient Scheduling Clerk to join its team in Bethlehem, Free State. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling theatre cases, managing patient bookings, allocating wards, and ensuring the efficient utilisation of operating theatres and hospital beds.

This position is ideal for candidates who are organised, computer literate, and interested in pursuing a career in healthcare administration.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent (Essential)
Experience working with computers (Essential)

Advantageous

Experience with theatre or ICU scheduling
Experience using the AS400 patient administration system
Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding in a private healthcare environment

Key Responsibilities

Schedule theatre cases accurately to maximise theatre utilisation.
Distribute theatre lists to relevant departments in accordance with the Patient Administration Manual.
Capture all patient bookings and theatre cases on the hospital system.
Allocate patients to appropriate wards to optimise bed availability.
Ensure accurate and timely scheduling of procedures.
Communicate scheduling information with relevant healthcare professionals and departments.
Maintain accurate patient booking records and administration.

Knowledge and Skills

Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of patient administration systems (AS400 will be advantageous)
Understanding of Level 1 clinical coding
Ability to allocate theatre time and manage patient bookings
Basic anatomy and medical terminology knowledge
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure in a busy healthcare environment

Patient Scheduling Clerk