Billing Clerk
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Company:
- Meridian Medical Assistance
- Company Description:
- MMA is a 24 hour on call Assistance company situated in Johannesburg; South Africa with an extensive network in sub-Saharan Africa. Meridian Medical Assistance is run by a professional team with over 30 years of combined experience in medical case management and operational management, and with an extensive network of contacts with medical professionals and health institutions. Meridian Medical Assistance favours a holistic approach, and provides personal care and service to individuals and companies alike.
- Contract Type:
- Contract
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Grade 12
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Qualifications and experience:
1. Matric Certificate
2. 3-5 years administration experience
3. Strong organisational and administrative skill
4. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
7. Experience in healthcare billing or working with medical insurance is an asset
Skills and competencies:
1. Excellent administrative skills
2. Excellent spoken and written communication skills – in both English and Afrikaans
3. Computer literate
4. Excellent Time management
5. Must be able to work under pressure
6. Ability to manage large numbers of files and emails with proficiency and great attention to detail
General responsibilities:
1. Process and verify invoices for accuracy and completeness
2. Generate and submit final billed files to clients in a timely manner
3. Maintain accurate billing records and documentation
4. Communicate and coordinate with insurance companies, hospitals, and healthcare providers
5. Ensure compliance with billing policies and regulatory requirements
6. Answer incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and direct calls to the appropriate personnel
7. Assist with administrative queries and communications from relevant suppliers
8. Process and file all financial remittance advices accurately and in a timely manner.
9. Update and maintain accurate records for patients, suppliers, and customers
10. Issue receipts for incoming funds, process transactions, update internal systems, and maintain corresponding records
11. Prepare and issue remittance advices for outgoing payments, process transactions, update systems, and maintain documentation.
