The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To 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 AREAS
Accurate 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 Education
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12
DESIRED EDUCATION: None
Required Experience
Essential minimum experience: None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as an Accounts Controller; Experience in a healthcare environment
Required Job Skills And Knowledge
- Debtors and creditors (invoicing; reconciliation etc.)
- Anatomy (extremities) and medical terminology
- Application and implications of tariff agreements of medical aids (e.g. CPP)
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- 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