Accounts Controller

Mediclinic; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Controller to optimize revenue through accurate billing and patient file management. This role involves ensuring client satisfaction by effectively communicating with various departments and maintaining precise records. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of debtors and creditors, medical terminology, and patient administration systems. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional healthcare services and make a significant impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential for this role.
• Previous experience as an Accounts Controller is desired.

Responsibilities

• Accurate billing of all items used during the patient's stay.
• Ensure all patient files are complete with necessary documents.

Skills

Debtors and creditors management

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Patient administration policies

Billing protocols

Education

Grade 12

Tools

AS400

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To optimise revenue by ensuring that an accurate account is generated for each patient and the patient file contains all the relevant supporting documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Accurate and timeous billing of all charted items used during the patient's stay
• Complete all patient files and ensure these contain all documents as well as a final billed account
• Utilise and control applicable reports to ensure prompt finalisation and rendering of accounts
• Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication with other departments
  
  

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as an Accounts Controller; Experience in a healthcare environment

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Debtors and creditors (invoicing; reconciliation etc.)
• Anatomy (extremities) and medical terminology
• Application and implications of tariff agreements of medical aids (e.g. CPP)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Patient administration policies; procedures and systems (e.g. AS400)
• Working application of billing protocols; government gazette; final billing; render and EDI as well as DRG processes