MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To proactively minimise the financial risk of the organisation and to ensure maximum collection of outstanding debt.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Proactively manage and address financial risks
• Collect outstanding debt within the set benchmark
• Analyse the debtor's book and report trends on debtors
• Ensure client satisfaction with all stakeholders

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Grade 12  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of debt collection experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Debt collection experience. 

• 2-3 years of debt collection experience within the healthcare industry

REQUIRED JOB SKILLED AND KNOWLEDGE

• Billing, Rendering and account submission processes (e.g. EDI), Follow-up of outstanding debts management of overpaid accounts and Bad Debt processes
• Ensure that funder requirements are met
• Adhere to Patient Administration policies and procedures
• Correct use of Patient Administration programs on the RIS (radiology information system) / practice management system
• Rules and regulations regarding radiology services and Funder contracts,
• Sound financial knowledge (e.g. reconciliations, debits and credits, adjustment journals, etc.)
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant aspects of legislation w.r.t Debt collection environment (e.g. National Credit Act; Medical Schemes Act, Consumer Protection Act, Workman’s Compensation Act, etc.)