Our client in the Health Industry is looking to hire a Patient Administrator.
Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain a well-run, professional, and patient focusses admission environment. • Manage the accuracy of the admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors. • Assist patients to accurately complete appropriate forms and documents for the required information. • Capture and record patient medical and personal information on the Hospital system in a professional. • Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorization for admission. • Handling money and receipting according to protocol • Assist patients in obtaining authorization numbers from their medical aid for the booked procedure. • Check if patient has any outstanding previous accounts. • Assist private patients by preparing the Pre-payment estimate according to Group guideline using the approved documentation. •Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification. • A National Diploma or Relevant NQF 6 qualifications, in Administration will be advantageous. • A minimum of 2 - 4 years' experience in the admissions processes in a private hospital environment. • Billing background would be beneficial. • Previous experience in pre-admission, admission; confirmation department essential • Basic working knowledge of ICD and CPT coding essential