Data Capture Clerk at Mediclinic

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To optimise revenue by ensuring that an accurate account is generated for each patient and the case file contains all the relevant supporting documentation.  To identify trends with information that is consistently incorrect from branches, and to report these to the Accounts Supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Accurate and timeous capturing and billing simulation of cases submitted to funders
• Complete all cases to ensure these contain all source documents
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained through adherence to ethical policies and procedures
• Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication with other departments

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Grade 12

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience in a healthcare environment

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience as an Accounts Controller / Data Capture Clerk; Experience in a healthcare environment

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates basic anatomy (extremities) and medical terminology
• Debtors and creditors (invoicing; reconciliation etc.)
• Application and implications of tariff agreements of Assistance Companies / Medical Aids / Corporate Agreements and Branch Agreements
• Computer literacy (MS Office package)
• Demonstrates competence in the Patient Administration programmes and the application thereof (SAP & CAD), policies and procedures
• Accurate typing skills (at least 40wpm)
• Working application of and consistently acts according to, Administration policies and procedures (e.g. Patient Confidentiality, etc. ). Working application of Billing Protocols, Government Gazette and submission of claims

Closing date: 04/10/2025