Hospital Billings Co-ordinator

Hospital Billings Co-ordinator page is loaded## Hospital Billings Co-ordinatorremote type:
Onsite locations:
Netcare Mulbarton Hospital time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR102344
** We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
**** We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.
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** The position of Patient Accounts Manager exists to provide effective leadership in managing patient accounts at a hospital level. This role will be responsible for leading a team of Patient Accounts clerks as well as ensuring compliance within the department. The incumbent will also ensure service excellence by implementing systems and processes which will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
Responsibilities:  
• Manage all patient accounts according to financial policy and procedure.  
• Monitor debtors and take corrective action where necessary.  
• Ensure compliance with credit control procedures.  
• Provide regular management information to the CFO on patient account activity.  
• Identify areas of non-compliance in relation to Health Fund claiming and work with the relevant parties to resolve these issues.  
• Respond to queries from patients regarding their accounts and liaise with Credit Control Department where applicable.  
• Work closely with Admission’s staff to ensure that patients are aware of their obligations regarding payments and outstanding accounts.  
• Work closely with the Financial Counsellor and Insurance companies to ensure that patients receive appropriate assistance with their bills.  
• Investigate uninsured patients and implement strategies to reduce bad debts.  
• Maintain relationships with private health funds and other insurance providers to resolve problems and disputes relating to claims.  
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders including admissions, nursing units, ward clerks, doctors, clinical departments and allied health professionals.
Qualifications Grade 12 or Equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification An understanding of the Netcare Confirmations, Case Management, and File assessing processes.

Minimum three years experience in a medical accounts environment.

Proven ability to lead and develop teams.  Excellent interpersonal skills.  Strong organisational and time management skills.  Highly developed computer skills (Microsoft Office applications).  A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.  Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

Join the team that providing the best and safest   care.
** We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
** We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care.
By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing.
You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity.

The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing.## Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps:* ## Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview.
* ## Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks.* ## Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding…