Healthcare Collections Clerk

Faircape Health; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in South Africa is seeking a Healthcare Collections Clerk to manage the collections for debtor accounts in the Allied Healthcare sector. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and experience with GoodX and Xero. This role offers various perks including quarterly performance bonuses and flexible working hours. If you are detail-driven and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Above market-related salaries

Long service leave

Onsite Barista – Free daily coffee

Subsidised vending snacks

Discounted Faircom ISP packages

Flexible working hours

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Healthcare collections or medical practice finance experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience in high-volume debtor environments is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end collections for Allied Healthcare debtor accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding Medical Aid and private patient balances.
• Engage with Medical Aid administrators to resolve short payments or delays.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational discipline

Professional communication

Resilience

Education

Diploma or certificate in Finance, Accounting, Credit Management

Tools

GoodX

Medical Aid debt processes

Xero

Job description

Join Our Finance Team

Are you a focused, detail-driven collections professional with experience in the healthcare sector? We’re looking for a Healthcare Collections Clerk who is confident working with GoodX, Medical Aids and Xero and who excels at maintaining accurate debtor accounts and ensuring timely collections. 40 - 60 accounts per day

If you thrive in a high-energy environment and want to support the financial strength of our Allied Healthcare practices, this role is perfect for you.

About Us

Faircape Health — a division of the Faircape Group — manages advanced Allied Healthcare services across our luxury lifestyle villages. Our practitioners rely on efficient, compliant collections processes to support quality patient care, and we’re strengthening our team with a dedicated Healthcare Collections Clerk.

Why Join Faircape?

• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Above market-related salaries
• Long service leave
• Onsite Barista – Free daily coffee ☕
• Subsidised vending snacks
• Discounted Faircom ISP packages
• Flexible working hours (06:30–18:30)
• Subsidised parking
• Modern offices opposite Cavendish Square, Claremont.

Key Responsibilities

Healthcare Collections

• Manage end-to-end collections for Allied Healthcare debtor accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding Medical Aid and private patient balances.
• Engage with Medical Aid administrators to resolve short payments or delays.
• Track, record, and elevate overdue accounts when required.

GoodX, Medical Aid & Xero

• Work daily on GoodX to track claims, remittances, and shortfalls.
• Understand Medical Aid processes, rules, remittance advice, and patient responsibility amounts.
• Process and reconcile payments through Xero, ensuring accuracy.

Debtor Account Management

• Maintain accurate debtor profiles and documentation.
• Update contact details, payment notes, collection progress, and disputes.
• Prepare files for external collection agencies where required.
• Produce and monthly reports on debtors and collection performance.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Finance, Accounting, Credit Management, or related (advantageous).
• Healthcare collections or medical practice finance experience (strong advantage).

Experience & Knowledge

• Strong working experience with:
• GoodX
• Medical Aid debt processes
• Xero (advantageous)
• Experience in high-volume debtor environments.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational discipline.
• Ability to work through high-volume accounts with speed and precision.
• Professional communication skills with patients, practitioners, and medical aids.
• Resilience when following up on overdue accounts.

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record

Working Hours

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 17h00, with a 45-minute lunch. Flexible start/end times between 06h30 and 18h30 are available with managerial approval.

Location

Our modern offices are conveniently located opposite Cavendish Square in Claremont, Cape Town.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to bring your skills to an expanding team that values dedication, accuracy, and growth — especially in the vital healthcare sector — we’d love to hear from you.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please note your application is unsuccessful.