Theatre Scheduling Clerk

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Mediclinic Newcastle | Newcastle | South Africa

• Closing date: 28/01/2026
• Number of positions: 1
• Recruiter name:
  Suvikha Sivnath
• Reference number: 67089
• Workplace Type:
  On-site
• Permanent

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To ensure that all theatre cases are scheduled correctly to mitigate operational and financial risks and effective utilisation of theatres.

Schedule theatre cases correctly to ensure optimal utilisation of theatres as per hospital requirements

Ensure timeous distribution of theatre lists to all relevant parties as per the Patient Administration Manual

Load all bookings and theatre cases and allocate wards, to ensure optimal utilisation of available beds as per wards requirements

ESSENTIAL

EDUCATION:

Grade 12 or equivalent

DESIRED

EDUCATION:

None

ESSENTIAL

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with computers

DESIRED

EXPERIENCE:

Theatre / ICU scheduling experience; AS400; ICD and CPT coding in a private health care facility

• Patient admin programmes on the AS400 system
• Application of clinical codes, up to level 1 coding (e.g. identifying the appropriate code to best describe procedure performed)
• Allocation of theatre time for patient/booking; transferring theatre schedule information
• Anatomy knowledge and terminology

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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