Description:
Nurture Health Alberton, part of the Nurture Health Group, is seeking a Ward Secretary & Stock Controller to join our team.
This dual-role position combines administrative duties and stock management in a hospital ward setting. The ideal candidate is organised, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting both patients and clinical teams through accurate record-keeping and effective inventory control.
Key Responsibilities
Ward Secretary Duties
- Greet, assist, and accompany patients and visitors within the facility when needed
- Admit patients and create accurate electronic records
- Maintain and update patient files and medical charts
- Answer phone calls and pages professionally and efficiently
- Assist patients with completing forms and scheduling appointments
- Record diagnoses and treatments on insurance and medical forms
- Process patient discharge documentation
- Prepare and provide medical files and charts for staff
- Assist with billing and medical coding
- Schedule staff meetings and perform general office duties (copying, filing, etc.)
Stock Control Duties
- Pick, pack, label, and check medication and consumables
- Monitor and report on stock levels; address out-of-stock issues promptly
- Conduct weekly cycle counts and quarterly full stock takes
- Ensure accurate billing using correct NAPPI codes
- Stay updated on medical aid requirements and claims processes
- Work closely with nursing, case management, and pharmacy teams
- Maintain compliant and organised stock storage areas
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Qualification or proof of active study in Office Administration or Pharmacy Assistance
- Previous experience in a healthcare or medical practice environment (advantageous)
- Computer literate with solid Excel skills (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, data sorting)
- Familiarity with healthcare systems and patient data management
- Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a clinical environment
The Employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time
Requirements:
- Greet, assist, and accompany patients and visitors within the facility when needed
- Admit patients and create accurate electronic records
- Maintain and update patient files and medical charts
- Answer phone calls and pages professionally and efficiently
- Assist patients with completing forms and scheduling appointments
- Record diagnoses and treatments on insurance and medical forms
- Process patient discharge documentation
- Prepare and provide medical files and charts for staff
- Assist with billing and medical coding
- Schedule staff meetings and perform general office duties (copying, filing, etc.)
- Pick, pack, label, and check medication and consumables
- Monitor and report on stock levels; address out-of-stock issues promptly
- Conduct weekly cycle counts and quarterly full stock takes
- Ensure accurate billing using correct NAPPI codes
- Stay updated on medical aid requirements and claims processes
- Work closely with nursing, case management, and pharmacy teams
- Maintain compliant and organised stock storage areas
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Qualification or proof of active study in Office Administration or Pharmacy Assistance
- Previous experience in a healthcare or medical practice environment (advantageous)
- Computer literate with solid Excel skills (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, data sorting)
- Familiarity with healthcare systems and patient data management
- Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a clinical environment
28 May 2025;
from:
careers24.com