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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Senior Administrative Officer: Finance (Patient Administration)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS264/2025
  Valkenberg Hospital
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in the areas of Patient Administration in a health environment (includes Mental Health Care and Waiting List Coordination). Appropriate Case Management experience. Appropriate experience in HIS systems. Appropriate Clinicom experience. Appropriate Accounts Receivable (AR) experience. Appropriate supervisory experience.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy in MS Office. Understanding of patient service delivery. Knowledge of UPFS, ICD-10 Coding, EDI Procedure, Medical Scheme Act 131 of 1998, PFMA of 1999, hospital information systems (e.g., Clinicom, AR, JAC, BI) and the Mental Health Care Act (No 17 of 2002). Good interpersonal skills and the ability to act independently, objectively, and confidently, work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
 
Enquiries:
Ms E van der Westhuizen, tel. no. (021) 8339445
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Supervision of staff and liaison with relevant role players in matters relating to the areas of admissions, ward support, mental healthcare and waiting list sections. Improve patient flow and folder administration. Sound communication with respect to updating clinical information for externally funded clients and audit of H2-P invoices. Clear interpretation and implementation of policies, protocols and procedures relating to case management, admissions, ward administration and mental healthcare compliance. Evaluate and Monitor ICD-10 Coding for all hospital patients. Render support to Management and the rest of the hospital.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
5/9/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 5/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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