Accounts Controller
Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa
Closing date: 21/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 74582
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To optimise revenue by ensuring that an accurate account is generated for each patient and the patient file contains all the relevant supporting documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Accurate and timeous billing of all charted items used during the patient's stay
- Complete all patient files and ensure these contain all documents as well as a final billed account
- Utilise and control applicable reports to ensure prompt finalisation and rendering of accounts
- Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication with other departments
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalent
DESIRED EDUCATION: None
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as an Accounts Controller
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in a healthcare environment
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Debtors and creditors (invoicing; reconciliation etc.)
- Anatomy (extremities) and medical terminology
- Application and implications of tariff agreements of medical aids (e.g. CPP)
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Patient administration policies; procedures and systems (e.g. AS400)
- Working application of billing protocols; government gazette; final billing; render and EDI as well as DRG processes
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.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile