Team Leader: Specialised Admin MMH251121-19

Momentum; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional to lead and oversee specialised medical scheme claims administration in Gqeberha. The role involves ensuring adherence to governance, boosting team performance, and delivering efficient client-focused service. Ideal candidates should have a Matric certificate, a relevant tertiary qualification, and significant experience in claims administration and team leadership. This full-time position emphasizes compliance and process improvement for optimal performance.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of working experience in a medical scheme claims or administration environment.
• Minimum of two years’ experience leading a team.
• Extensive knowledge of the medical scheme administration industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing of specialised claims.
• Monitor and report on compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Lead and develop the team to achieve high performance.

Skills

Medical scheme claims administration

Team leadership

Client-focused service

Process improvement

Education

National Senior / Matric Certificate

Degree/Diploma in Business/Office Administration

Job description

Role Purpose

To lead and oversee specialised medical scheme claims administration and compliance processes, ensuring accurate system setup, adherence to governance and quality standards and driving team performance to deliver efficient, client-focused service.

Requirements

• A National Senior / Matric Certificate is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification in administration and/or business processes, including but not limited to Degree/Diploma in Business/Office Administration or Business/Office Management etc.
• 3 - 5 Years' working experience in a medical scheme claims or administration environment is essential
• Minimum of two years’ experience leading a team is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the medical scheme administration industry, including:
• Specialised claims processes (Ex gratia claims, motor vehicle accident claims, prescribed minimum benefit claims)
• Claims Payment Process
• Knowledge of Medical Scheme Governance
• Exposure to quality management principles through a structured quality management system

Client Service and Administration

• Oversee the processing of specialised claims, including motor vehicle accident claims, prescribed minimum benefit claims, Ex gratia claims and the claims payment process.
• Oversee the loading of all benefit changes onto the system and ensure accurate claim processing through testing.
• Supervise year-end tariff loading and validate correct claim processing.
• Resolve escalated queries related to specialised claims.
• Monitor and report on compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Coordinate special projects involving system setup for claims processing (including benefit loading and testing).
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, automation and cost efficiency.

Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to scheme Service Level Agreements.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable legislation.
• Understand and enforce quality management system requirements within the team.
• Identify, report and address risks and opportunities through the quality management system.

People Management

• Lead and develop the team to achieve high performance and engagement.
• Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes accountability, motivation and well-being.
• Monitor and report on team performance against targets.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Location

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa