TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Credit Control, Billing & Claims Administrator (Hospital)

University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 400,000 - 500,000

Job Description

Credit Control, Billing & Claims Administrator (Hospital)

2026-02-27 - 2026-03-13

Permanent

DBN003425

Banking / Finance / Investment / Insurance / Stockbroking

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , eThekwini Central (Durban / Pinetown / Umlazi)

An established healthcare facility in the Upper Highway area is seeking a detail-oriented Credit Control, Billing & Claims Administrator (Hospital). The successful candidate will manage accurate patient billing, medical scheme claims, and effective debtors control within a structured healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Capture and verify patient billing information, including ICD-10 codes, tariff codes, and medical aid details
  • Submit, track, and follow up on medical scheme and third-party claims
  • Investigate and resubmit rejected or short paid claims
  • Manage pre authorisations, benefit limits, and length of stay extensions
  • Monitor and manage debtors age analysis (medical aids, patients, third party payers)
  • Follow up on outstanding accounts and manage co payments and member liability balances
  • Reconcile remittance advices and identify underpayments or discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate billing, payment, and adjustment records
  • Ensure compliance with medical scheme rules and patient confidentiality regulations
  • Liaise with case managers, clinicians, finance teams, and scheme administrators
  • Matric with Mathematics or Accounting
  • Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field advantageous
  • 2-5 years' experience in medical billing, claims administration, and credit control
  • Must have experience in a hospital or inpatient healthcare setting
  • Working knowledge of ICD-10 coding, medical aid authorisations, and scheme rules
  • Experience with medical billing systems (GoodX advantageous)
  • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines

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