MELISSA BAADJIES
Worcester
Summary
Results-driven Administrative Ward Clerk with over 11 years of experience in healthcare administration within a fast-paced hospital environment. Experienced in theatre coordination, medical documentation, stock control, invoicing processes, and operational support. Proven ability to maintain accurate patient records, coordinate theatre procedures, manage inventory and supplier communication, and support multidisciplinary medical teams. Known for attention to detail, confidentiality, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining high administrative standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6048
6048
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrative Ward Clerk - Operating Theatre
Worcester Hospital
Worcester
01.2019 - Current
- Order consumables and supplies via LOGIS ensuring availability for theatre departments
- Manage orthopedic implant and prosthesis documentation and liaise with procurement and suppliers
- Coordinate consignment and loan stock ensuring accurate tracking and billing
- Capture invoicing requests and maintain billing and stock management records
- Perform ICDn10 and ICDn9 coding for theatre procedures
- Maintain accurate patient operation records
- Coordinate elective prenadmissions and endoscopy bookings
- Compile monthly operation statistics and departmental reports
- Manage staff allowance forms, rosters and HR documentation
- Support operational management with SOP updates and planning
- Record meeting minutes and distribute communication updates
Administrative Ward Clerk - Pediatric Ward
Worcester Hospital
Worcester
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided administrative support to the pediatric ward
- Managed patient admissions, discharges and medical records
- Scheduled procedures and maintained daily bed status reports
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative duties and supply coordination
- Ensured accurate reporting and communication between teams
Administrative Clerk (Internship)
Worcester Hospital
Worcester
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Completed internship through the Management Assistant programme at Boland College
- Assisted with hospital administration, filing systems and document control
- Supported departments with clerical duties and correspondence
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
MANCOSA
Management Assistant - N4, N5, N6
Boland College
Matric -
Breëriver High School
Skills
- Medical Administration
- Inventory and Stock Management
- ICDn10 and ICDn9 Coding
- Theatre Documentation and Billing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Medical Record Management
- Procurement and Supplier Liaison
- Professional Communication
- Reporting and SOP Compliance
- Scheduling and Operational Coordination
- HR Administration and Staff Rosters
- Highnpressure Multitasking
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Administrative Ward Clerk - Operating Theatre
Worcester Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Administrative Ward Clerk - Pediatric Ward
Worcester Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2019
Administrative Clerk (Internship)
Worcester Hospital
11.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration -
MANCOSA
Management Assistant - N4, N5, N6
Boland College
Matric -
Breëriver High School