Medical Aid Payments & Claims Specialist

Dis-Chem; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Medical Aid Administrator at its Head Office in Midrand to manage high volumes of medical aid payments, allocate remittances, and follow up on outstanding monies.

The position requires Matric and a minimum of two years in a related finance/medical aid environment, with strong MS Office skills. You will support stores and colleagues, handle daily adjustments, and respond to inquiries via email.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in medical aid/finance.
• Advantageous: relevant finance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Balance the remittance register.
• Oversee Direct Deposits after month end.
• Allocate and update medical aid payments accurately.
• Process daily adjustments.
• Review adjustments and investigate discrepancies.
• Check script history to locate remaining funds.
• Compare received funds with outstanding amounts.
• Inform Dispensary Manager of levy changes.
• Email the Remittance Register to Bookkeepers.
• Address daily email queries from stakeholders.
• Assist Pharmacists, Dispensers, Managers and Auditors.
• Report compliments and complaints to Management.

Skills

Medical Aid knowledge

Finance knowledge

English communication

Time management

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a Medical Aid Administrator at its Head Office in Midrand to manage high volumes of medical aid payments, allocate remittances, and follow up on outstanding monies.

The position requires Matric and a minimum of two years in a related finance/medical aid environment, with strong MS Office skills. You will support stores and colleagues, handle daily adjustments, and respond to inquiries via email.