Accounts Controller

Mediclinic Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Sandton is seeking an Accounts Controller to optimize revenue through accurate billing and documentation for patients. Responsibilities include ensuring timely billing, maintaining patient files, and collaborating with departments for client satisfaction. Applicants should have Grade 12 education, with prior experience as an Accounts Controller preferred. This is a permanent, on-site finance position.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Previous experience as an Accounts Controller is desired.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely billing of patient items.
• Complete patient files with all necessary documents and billed accounts.
• Utilize reports for effective finalization of accounts.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Debtors and creditors management

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office proficiency

Patient administration knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Accounts Controller

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

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

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.

Note: Internal employees on a fixed term contract should apply using an external candidate profile and not the employee profile.

Job Type: Finance

Closing date: 22/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Nomsa Rachel Somzila

Reference number: 63765

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

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