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Medical Billing Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Medical Billing Administrator to join our dynamic healthcare financial services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to manage billing operations for general practitioner and specialist medical practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diary and theatre billing for general practitioners and specialist practices
• Provide cost estimates and conduct cost analysis of errors on medical aid remittances
• Submit claims to medical aids and allocate remittances via ERA (Electronic Remittance Advice) system
• Handle patient account queries with professionalism and accuracy
• Follow up on outstanding accounts, short payments (including PMBs), and claim rejections
• Reconcile bank account payments and remittances
• Conduct medical aid and patient age analysis
• Review bad debts and follow up on outstanding patient bills
• Calculate assistant payments and maintain accurate records
• Attend weekly status meetings and contribute to team objectives

Essential Requirements:

• Matric certificate
• Minimum 5 years of debtors and collections experience
• In-depth knowledge of the medical environment including ICD10 codes, RPL procedure codes, application of modifiers, and PMB processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with Healthbridge, VeriClaim, GoodX, Med Edi/Practice Perfect, and Elixir software
• Fully bilingual (English/Afrikaans)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work independently
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with general practitioner or specialist practices

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R10 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Durbanville, Western Cape 7550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Preferred Salary

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• debtors and collections: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Durbanville, Western Cape 7550 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person