Senior Billings Administrator
Play a key role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and financial health within a leading private medical consultancy.
Cape Town (Gardens) | R25 000 R35 000 per month
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing specialist medical support group providing professional administrative and secretarial services to consultants in private healthcare. With a reputation for accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency, the business is expanding and seeking dedicated Senior Billings Administrator. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative team where attention to detail and patient care are at the heart of everything.
The Role
Senior Billings Administrator
This role exists to provide senior-level oversight and delivery of billing, bookkeeping, and financial administration for medical consultants. You will ensure billing is accurate and timely, remittances are reconciled, and consultant practices run smoothly from a financial perspective. Acting as the link between consultants, insurers, and patients, you will play a key part in maintaining operational and financial integrity while also guiding junior staff where needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end billing processes, with at least 3 years proven experience in medical billing or healthcare administration
- Raise and issue invoices for clinics and theatre lists within agreed timescales
- Reconcile remittances from private medical insurance companies and hospitals
- Handle patient billing queries with professionalism and efficiency
- Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and reconciliation reports
- Support credit control processes and follow up on outstanding balances
- Assist with bookkeeping duties, ensuring compliance with South African accounting standards
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior billing / administration staff
About You
Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare billing or medical administrationRecognised accounting or bookkeeping qualification (e.g., Certificate in Bookkeeping, SAIBA Level 2 / 3, or equivalent)Strong bookkeeping knowledge and understanding of financial reconciliationsExcellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skillsStrong communication and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage multiple consultant accounts simultaneouslyDesirable : Advanced bookkeeping / accounting qualifications (SAIBA Level 4 / Diploma in Accounting)Desirable : Familiarity with private medical insurers and billing platformsDesirable : Previous experience in a senior or supervisory billing role#J-18808-Ljbffr