Position: Debtors Clerk

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Position Purpose: To manage debtors’ book as per the ageing and in accordance with scheme rules.

 Experience:  1-2 years’ experience with claims reversals and reprocessing.
                        1-2 years inbound/outbound call centre experience
                        1-2 years debt collection experience preferrable

 Qualifications: Grade 12

 Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Invoice Processing:

  • Receive, review, and process invoices from medical service providers, suppliers, and other creditors.
  • Investigate validity of debt and reprocess invalid claims reversals.

Payment Management:

  • Process and manage approve payment arrangements
  • Ensure timely and accurate payment reminders to avoid incorrect handover to external debt collectors.

  Account Reconciliation:

  • Reconcile accounts receivables records with statements from creditors to ensure all transactions are accounted for.
  • Address any discrepancies or issues that arise during reconciliation.

  Membership Billing:

  • Manage member debt for medical memberships, including generating invoices, processing payments, and handling reversals of claims.
  • Track membership status and update records accordingly.

 Record Keeping:

  • Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, including invoices, payment receipts, and correspondence with creditors.
  • Ensure records are organized and accessible for audits and reference.

  Customer Service:

  • Address and resolve inquiries from providers and members related to billing and payments.
  • Provide support and clarification on billing issues, payment statuses, and membership details.

Compliance and Reporting:

  • Ensure that all invoices and payment activities comply with relevant regulations and organizational policies.
  • Prepare reports on accounts receivables activities, and payment statuses for management.

 Coordination:

  • Work closely with other departments (e.g., finance, administration) to ensure accurate and efficient handling of financial transactions and membership management.
  • Coordinate with medical service providers and suppliers to resolve billing issues and disputes.

KEY COMPETENCIES

 Skills and Abilities

  • Understanding of financial principles and practices related to accounts payable and billing.
  • Experience with accounting software and billing systems, and familiarity with medical billing codes and processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and maintain organized records
  • Capability to resolve discrepancies, address billing issues, and find solutions to financial challenges.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with creditors, members, and internal teams.
  • Focused on providing excellent service to members and resolving their billing-related concerns effectively.
  • Awareness of relevant regulations and standards governing medical billing and accounts payable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


Note: Company reserves the right to close the advert before specified closing date.

PHA has its head office in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. It operates country-wide with a nationally linked network and uses a robust, flexible, as well as integrated system to ensure efficient and effective administration of membership and benefits.

Office Hours

Mondays to Fridays:
08:00 to 17:00

Office: +27 31 267 5000

Email info@pha.co.za

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