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.