Accounts Controller

Mediclinic; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Paarl is seeking an Accounts Controller to optimize revenue through accurate billing and maintain patient file completeness. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of medical terminology and billing protocols, with Grade 12 as a minimum educational requirement. Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential for this position.
• Previous experience as an Accounts Controller is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of medical billing practices and terminology is required.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timeous billing of all charted items used during the patient's stay.
• Complete all patient files ensuring all necessary documents are included.
• Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication.

Skills

Debtors and creditors (invoicing; reconciliation)

Anatomy (extremities) and medical terminology

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Working application of 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