Anaesthetic Billing Administrator

Pillango Placements; Durban; On-site; ZAR 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillango Placements in Durban is seeking a Billing Clerk with anaesthetic billing knowledge to manage quotations and claims related to theatre procedures. You will capture claims, verify accuracy, and resolve billing or regulatory queries while supporting patients and practices.

The role requires 2-3 years in healthcare billing, strong numeracy, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Teamwork and independent work are both valued.

Qualifications

• Anaesthetic billing knowledge is essential.
• 2-3 years' healthcare or medical billing experience.
• Strong numeracy and computer skills.
• Good typing accuracy.
• Able to interpret claim information and assist with regulatory queries.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate patient quotations from theatre lists before procedures.
• Capture anaesthetic claims before and after procedures.
• Apply billing knowledge to ensure claims reflect the clinical services provided.
• Process claim corrections and resubmit adjusted claims where required.
• Liaise with specialist practices to obtain theatre lists and other billing information.
• Assist patients with billing and estimate queries.
• Work closely with claims administrators to support effective debt management.
• Identify billing or system processes that could be improved.

Skills

Anaesthetic billing knowledge

Numeracy

Computer skills

Typing accuracy

Attention to detail

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Matric

Admin qualification

Job description

Key Summary

A key summary of the role is outlined below. A more comprehensive job specification with full details is available after initial contact and a successful CV review.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate patient quotations from theatre lists before procedures.
• Capture anaesthetic claims before and after procedures.
• Apply billing knowledge to ensure claims reflect the clinical services provided.
• Process claim corrections and resubmit adjusted claims where required.
• Liaise with specialist practices to obtain theatre lists and other billing information.
• Assist patients with billing and estimate queries.
• Work closely with claims administrators to support effective debt management.
• Identify billing or system processes that could be improved.

Requirements

• Anaesthetic billing knowledge is essential and non-negotiable.
• 2-3 years' relevant healthcare or medical billing experience.
• Strong numeracy and computer skills.
• Good typing accuracy.
• Able to interpret claim information and assist with industry or regulatory queries.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• High attention to detail.

Education

• Matric.
• A relevant administration qualification would be advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Clear and professional communicator.
• Service-focused when dealing with patients and medical practices.
• Comfortable following detailed procedures and instructions.
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Keen to learn, improve processes and grow specialist knowledge.
• Hungry to perform, humble enough to work well with others, and smart in judgement and problem-solving.

Salary

The salary is market related based on qualifications, skills, and experience. The proposed salary range is around R20,000 per month.