Accounts Controller

Mediclinic Newcastle | Newcastle | South AfricaClosing date: 05/12/2024Number of positions: 1Recruiter name: Aimee-Lee Van der StokReference number: 56002Workplace Type: On-sitePermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo optimise revenue by ensuring that an accurate account is generated for each patient and the patient file contains all the relevant supporting documentation.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASAccurate and timeous billing of all charted items used during the patient's stay.Complete all patient files and ensure these contain all documents as well as a final billed account.Utilise and control applicable reports to ensure prompt finalisation and rendering of accounts.Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication with other departments.REQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12DESIRED EDUCATION: NoneREQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: NoneDESIRED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as an Accounts Controller; Experience in a healthcare environment.REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEDebtors and creditors (invoicing; reconciliation etc.)Anatomy (extremities) and medical terminology.Application and implications of tariff agreements of medical aids (e.g. CPP).Patient administration policies; procedures and systems (e.g. AS400).Working application of billing protocols; government gazette; final billing; render and EDI as well as DRG processes.All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
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