Durban: Credit Control, Billing & Claims Administrator (Hospital)

February 28, 2026 Jobs in Durban

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Credit Control, Billing & Claims Administrator to join our team in Durban. As a key member of our healthcare administration department, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing, claims processing, and debt collection. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be essential in maintaining compliance with medical scheme rules and patient confidentiality regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Capture and verify patient billing information, including ICD-10 codes, tariff codes, and medical aid details
Submit, track, and follow up on medical scheme and third-party claims
Investigate and resubmit rejected or short-paid claims
Manage pre-authorisations, benefit limits, and length-of-stay extensions
Monitor and manage debtors age analysis (medical aids, patients, third-party payers)
Follow up on outstanding accounts and manage co-payments and member liability balances
Reconcile remittance advices and identify underpayments or discrepancies
Maintain accurate billing, payment, and adjustment records

Requirements

Matric with Mathematics or Accounting
Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field advantageous
2–5 years’ experience in medical billing, claims administration, and credit control
Experience in a hospital or inpatient healthcare setting
Working knowledge of ICD-10 coding, medical aid authorisations, and scheme rules
Experience with medical billing systems (GoodX advantageous)

Qualifications

No qualifications specified

Salary & Benefits

No salary information provided

How to Apply

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