Medical Accounts/Admin Clerk, Bellville, Cape Town - REF# IMR051-MA

Introduction

A specialist General Surgery practice in Bellville, Cape Town is seeking to recruit a Medical Accounts / Administration Clerk to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing medical debt collections, debtor administration, and account reconciliations while providing administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the practice. Previous experience within a private medical practice is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Capture medical aid remittance statements and patient payments

• Receipt and allocate patient payments accurately

• Follow up on outstanding medical aid and patient accounts

• Liaise with medical aids regarding unpaid or rejected claims

• Monitor and maintain the practice debtors book and age analysis

• Send patient statements and insurance-related accounts

• Liaise with the Practice Manager regarding outstanding debts

• Assist with medical debt collection and account reconciliations

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient patient and billing processes

• Assist with general reception and administrative duties when required

• Coordinate medical reports and correspondence with referring healthcare providers

• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric / Grade 12

• Previous experience in a private medical practice is essential

• Medical debtors or accounts experience preferred

• Previous experience in a surgical practice advantageous

• VeriClaim experience advantageous

• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

Skills and attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Professional, reliable, and hardworking

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

• Customer-focused with a professional and courteous approach

Additional Information

Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 08h00 - 17h00

Start date

ASAP

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.