Credit Control, Billing & Claims Administrator (Hospital)
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