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Job type
Full-time
Location
Mt Edgecombe, Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital
Full job description
Jackpersad & Partners are the largest independent Radiology Group in KZN providing advanced radiological imaging. We are looking for a professional and competent Fixed Term Contract Medical Secretary for our Mt Edgecombe Venue .
The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing administrative support in a busy medical environment
- Working knowledge of ICD 10 codes and ability to work on SPESNET
- Experience working on Sage CRM and/or GE RIS Software
- Experience validating membership of patients on the various medical aid websites
- Experience on the various medical aid websites to obtain authorization for scans and procedures
- Experience using the following systems:
o Microsoft Packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)
o Internet
Duties:
- Identify and assess patient needs
- Obtain authorization, checking of benefits and procedure codes
- ICD code verification with accuracy and validity
- Verification and submission of all information for medical aid, WCA, RAF and distinguish accurately between WCA, RAF, medico legal, medical aid and trial cases
- Advise patient accordingly to time/procedure/cost/authorization/delays
- Checking and service recording after hour cases for reporting.
- Schedule patients according to the imaging examination required on the RIS Scheduler
- Handling of bad debt accounts with diplomacy
- Assist in the accurate collection of fees and accountable for accurate handling of cash box
Skills Required:
- Inter and Intrapersonal skills
- Accountability
- Accuracy and Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task in busy and challenging environment
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism
Jackpersad & Partners is an equal opportunities employer and vacancies will be filled in line with our current employment equity plan.
We reserve the right not to fill this position.
Application Deadline: 2025/01/03
Expected Start Date: 2025/01/10
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