Medical Admin Assistant - Paarl, South Africa - Spescare

Spescare
Spescare
Verified Company
Paarl, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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SUMMARY
Provide administrative support to Case Manager. Provide back-up receptionist duties for the front-desk of the facility. Liaise with other managers.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following.


Other duties may be assigned:

Administration duties:


  • Performing administrative duties, and additionally fill in duties for Case Manager and Receptionist.
  • Efficient and effective filling of general documentation.
  • Photostat all printed forms as required by Spescare.
  • Ensure all invoices are send Accounts Department.
  • Dealing with all enquiries form accounts department regards to invoices.

Authorisation, Accounts and Billing:


  • Responsible for the processing of all authorisation request to medical aids.
  • Updates reports to Medical Aid for extended Length of Stay
  • Confirming authorisations with hospital and medical schemes.
  • Liaise with hospital, doctor and patient regarding admission to facility.
  • Manage medical aid and private patient payments by communicating to the relevant parties.
  • Relevant patient daily bed billing.
  • Assist with daily Ward Stock billing, including oxygen billing, according to patient usage (hospital dependent).
  • Finalising patient billing sheets in the files in preparation for hand over to case manager for releasing of accounts.

Discharge responsibilities:


  • Before final discharge ensure the correct date of discharge and place to discharge.
  • Discharge patient from the system.
  • Close patient file and ensure all documents are signed and up to date.
  • Hand over file for FINAL billing.
  • Archiving patient files after final billing.
  • Discharge reports compile and send to referring Specialists and GP's

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Experience:
One year medical/healthcare administrative experience in a medium to large concern.

Education:
Matric and a secretarial or other relevant tertiary qualification.


SKILLS

  • Fully bilingual.
  • Good English written and verbal communication.
  • Excellent telephone manner with an overall pleasant disposition.
  • Ability with to work in Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
  • Ability to be assertive when needed.
  • Flexible work style.
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