Administration Clerk: Finance/admin – Rondebosch – Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

About the Role

The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Administration Clerk: Finance/Admin (Case Management) to join its team in Rondebosch, Cape Town. This role is pivotal to the hospital’s operations, ensuring that financial processes run smoothly and accurately in a high-paced environment dedicated to the care of children. By managing crucial financial records and facilitating billing processes, you will play an essential part in the hospital’s ability to deliver exceptional healthcare services to the community.

In this position, you will work alongside a passionate group of professionals committed to providing high-quality care and support to families. Your contributions will directly impact the hospital’s efficiency and the well-being of its patients. The community relies on the hospital not just for medical assistance but also for the assurance that their healthcare is managed with integrity and precision.

About the Department

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is renowned for its commitment to pediatric healthcare in South Africa. The hospital focuses on providing specialized medical services to children, ensuring that every patient receives the care they deserve. Working here means being part of a mission that prioritizes the health and safety of young patients, making your role in administration vital to the overall success of the institution.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and control the Attendance Tracking Report to identify invoices for auditing and billing purposes.
• Obtain Medical Aid Authorizations for various services, including accommodation and high-cost medication.
• Audit and finalize billing for specific patient categories (H2 & H3).
• Oversee State Department Debt management, including that of SANDF and Correctional Services.
• Finalize charges on the Accounts Receivable (AR) system in accordance with billing instructions.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices from medical aid and non-medical aid sources as per the Hospital Fees Manual.
• Handle filing of in-patient and out-patient registration forms and manage related fees.
• Perform manual suspension of invoices at the time of discharge when necessary.
• Provide relief for colleagues and undertake other clerical tasks as required.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject.
• Appropriate experience in a Case Management-related environment.
• Willingness to rotate within the Finance Section and relieve colleagues as needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Knowledge of Hospital Fees Memorandum Chapter 18, UPFS, BAS, HIS, Clinicom, and Finance instructions.
• Understanding of Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and ICD10 Coding.
• A strong sense of integrity and accountability in all tasks.

How to Apply

Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.