Hospital Benefit Specialist: Care Coordination & Funding

Discovery Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company seeks a Hospital Benefit Specialist in Durban, responsible for assessing members' clinical history and managing funding decisions to ensure appropriate care. Applicants must be Registered Nurses with experience in a hospital setting and possess effective communication skills. The role includes engaging with healthcare providers and ensuring quality patient care while adhering to operational targets. Candidates should be resilient, customer-focused, and able to optimize work processes.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with valid SANC Registration.
• 3 years healthcare experience, especially in ICU or Trauma.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess members’ clinical history and benefit structure.
• Manage and approve funding to ensure appropriate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and providers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer focus

Action oriented

Decision quality

Resilience

Education

Matric

Registered Nurse

3 years clinical experience in a private hospital setting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

A healthcare company seeks a Hospital Benefit Specialist in Durban, responsible for assessing members' clinical history and managing funding decisions to ensure appropriate care. Applicants must be Registered Nurses with experience in a hospital setting and possess effective communication skills. The role includes engaging with healthcare providers and ensuring quality patient care while adhering to operational targets. Candidates should be resilient, customer-focused, and able to optimize work processes.