Administrative Officer: Finance Admin (Hospital Fees and Admissions)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Administrative Officer: Finance Admin (Hospital Fees and Admissions) in Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district: West Coast District.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to execute duties accurately and working under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Appropriate supervisory experience to ensure that sound people management and labour practices are implemented in a Hospital Fees and/or Patient Administration environment. Computer Literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet). Good communication skills (verbal and written), analytical and problem-solving skills. Appropriate knowledge and understanding of Hospital Fees, Hospital Information Systems (Clinicom, Account Receivable, UPFS, Cashiers Functions, Electronic Data Interchange, JAC, Medical Records and BAS) as well knowledge of Hospital Memorandum Chapter 18, PFMA, handling of state money, patient valuables (Chapter 6), applicable policies and prescripts in respect of revenue generation, reception and medical records, and all circulars, instructions, policies and procedures related to the above.
• Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and/or Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with experience/competencies that focus on the Key performance Areas ( KRA’s) of the post.
• Willingness to work after hours (weekends, public holidays) and overtime at short notice. Willingness to rotate and/or relief staff within the admissions, archive and hospital fees department within the facility. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Patient Administration/Reception Services: Maintain a 24-hour reception service, management of medical records, medico-legal admin unit. Revenue Management: ensuring there is a Revenue Generation Plan in place per Financial Year with specific Monitoring Controls for Optimum Revenue Collection, System Control, Data Quality and Monitoring of the Revenue Unit, ensuring processes are in place for cash management in line with the relevant prescripts, ensuring that Management Accounting functions are done within prescribed timeframes. Reporting, Internal Control and Risk Management: Management of routine and mandatory reporting on all Outputs of the Patient Admin/Revenue units, Implementation and maintenance of effective Internal Control in all sections, management of various Audit processes. People management: Ensure efficient management of staffing resources in all sections, Maintaining Organisational Structure, People Development, Wellness and Organisational Culture, Performance Management & Review Process.