Medical Debtors Clerk

SUMMARY:
Our client in George is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Debtors Clerk to manage patient accounts, medical billing, and debt collection processes. The successful candidate must have prior experience in medical billing or medical accounts management, and be familiar with medical schemes, hospital billing systems, and patient account reconciliation.

POSITION INFO:
Description:

• Manage and maintain patient accounts and medical debtor records
• Prepare and issue invoices for medical services rendered
• Process payments, receipts, and allocate payments to the correct accounts
• Follow up on unpaid accounts and liaise with patients, medical schemes, and service providers
• Reconcile patient accounts and monthly statements
• Verify insurance or medical aid claims and ensure accurate coding and billing
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all financial transactions
• Support management with reporting on overdue accounts and collection strategies
• Resolve billing discrepancies with patients, medical schemes, and internal departments

• Proven experience in medical billing, medical accounts, or healthcare debtors management
• Knowledge of medical aid schemes, claim processes, and billing codes
• Strong numerical, organizational, and administrative skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office, medical billing software, or practice management systems)
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
• Ability to handle confidential patient information with discretion
• Experience with medical accounting software (e.g., Medisoft, Exact, or similar)
• Familiarity with hospital or clinic administrative processes