Mediclinic Bloemfontein Is Hiring: Clerk Confirmations
Closing date: 04/05/2023
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Daniel Gert Andries Van Der Westhuizen
Reference number: 39247
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To minimise financial risk by ensuring authorisation and re-authorisation of all cases through effective communication between relevant parties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Obtain authorisation and re-authorisation for all identified patients to ensure fully paid claims
Capture data and communicate to all parties
Identify and refer risk cases to minimise financial risks
Adhere to clinical coding standards as per Level 2 coding guideline
Ensure compliance to the confirmation procedure contracts and legal aspects by utilising available resources and systems
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalent
DESIRED EDUCATION: None
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential minimum experience: None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in Clinical Environment
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Funder Contracts; Medical aid requirements/narrations
Patient admin programmes on the AS400 system
Rules and regulations regarding funder contracts
Clinical coding (Level 2 coding)
B2B EMS (electronic message system: check status of authorisations and use for trouble,shooting)
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Relevant aspects of applicable statutory acts (e.g. Consumer Protection Act; PMB; etc.)
Patient Administration policies and procedures (e.g. Patient Confidentiality; Visitation of external case managers; etc.)
Daily workflow; managing deviances; coding; and case management processes
Identify possible financial risks (e.g. no authorisation; insufficient LOS or LOC; etc.)
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
