Accounts Controller

Medi Clinic; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Accounts Controller to optimize revenue through precise billing and patient file management. This permanent, on-site position requires Grade 12 certification, effective communication skills, and an understanding of healthcare billing protocols. Join a dedicated team to ensure client satisfaction and accurate financial documentation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification is essential.
• Desirable experience in healthcare and as an Accounts Controller.
• Strong skills in debtors, creditors, and billing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Accurate billing for patients and timely account generation.
• Maintain completeness of patient files and all documentation.
• Communicate effectively with other departments for client satisfaction.

Skills

Debtors and creditors

Anatomy and medical terminology

Application of tariff agreements

Computer literacy

Patient administration policies

Billing protocols knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Mediclinic Worcester| Worcester | South Africa

Closing date: 13/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Liezel Alberts
Reference number: 61558
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile