Full job descriptionEducation, Qualifications and Experience:- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification- English as first language- Computer proficiency- 4-5 years relevant work experience- Accurate handling of cash (ITC and criminal checks will be performed on shortlisted candidates)- Knowledge of general ICD CPT coding preferable- Working knowledge of HIMS and Logbox or related hospital admission systems will be an advantage- Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical aid and further rules is preferableResponsibilities:Theatre Admissions:- Call all doctors' secretaries to confirm theatre bookings .- Call medical aids regarding theatre patients to enquire about any co-payments and pre-authorizations.Discharge of patients:- Facilitate the discharge of patients and bill the patient's accommodation according to the length of their stay in the hospital.- Verify that the daily discharge list corresponds with that of pharmacy.- Double check every morning if casualty patients have been discharged.Accounts:- Timeously releasing of all accounts.- Filling printed copies of accounts released.- Follow up on the reason for rejected claims.- Follow up on outstanding and pending authorisations.Filling and Keeping of Patient Records:- Accurate office filling.- Barcoding of files.- Scanning the barcodes of files.- Filing and posting of documents.- Managing performance ratings for all staff through the performance improvement process.- Making sure that when a patient passes on, the correct files are destroyed.- Making copies of files when they are requested.- Formulating a filing system that will assist in the swift location of a specific file.- Ensuring newborn authorisations have been approved and they are registered on the medical aidData Capturing:- Ensuring that newborn baby registrations are followed up.- Assisting with data capturing.- Ensure all patients authorisation numbers have been correctly entered into the system.- Capture the details required for all casualty patients.Confidentiality:hospital policies and procedures regarding patient confidentiality.Job Type: Full-timeAbility to commute/relocate: