Accounts Controller - Accounts

Mediclinic International; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Accounts Controller for their Lephalale branch. The role involves optimising revenue through accurate billing and management of patient records. Candidates should have at least a Grade 12 education, with healthcare experience considered an asset. Strong skills in invoicing and medical terminology are essential. This position is on-site and permanent with one available slot.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Accounts Controller preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely billing of all charted items used during the patient's stay.
• Complete all patient files and ensure they 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.

Skills

Debtors and creditors (invoicing; reconciliation etc.)

Anatomy (extremities) and medical terminology

Application and implications of tariff agreements of medical aids (e.g. CPP)

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

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Mediclinic Lephalale | Lephalale | South Africa

Closing date: 01/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Alice Sive Sukaze
Reference number: 65387
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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

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)
• 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

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