Debtors Clerk (Radiology Practice)

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Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Temporary
Posted 16 hours ago
Temporary Healthcare
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Job Description

You'll keep the front of a dental practice in Umhlanga organised so the doctors can focus on patients. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Umhlanga; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Code consultations and procedures with ICD-10 and CCSA or NHRPL tariffs
  • Send monthly statements and age the debtors book
  • Request pre-authorisation for scans, procedures and admissions
  • Take payments, issue receipts and balance the cash-up at close
  • Keep patient records locked and share them only with written consent

You'll need

  • At least 2 years in a medical practice, hospital or billing bureau
  • Sound knowledge of ICD-10 coding and medical aid tariff codes
  • You keep patient information private, every time
  • Experience on a practice system such as GoodX, Elixir, Medinol or Healthbridge
  • Matric
  • Friendly on the phone and firm about outstanding accounts

Helpful, not essential

  • Worked for a specialist discipline such as radiology, anaesthesia or orthopaedics
  • Bookkeeping basics or Pastel knowledge for practice accounts
  • Medical terminology or clinical coding certificate

On offer

  • Free medical consultations for staff at some practices
  • Bonus linked to collections at billing bureaus
  • Normal practice hours with most weekends off

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your ICD-10 or medical terminology certificate, recent payslip to confirm your current salary plus list of practice and billing systems you have worked on.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Umhlanga; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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How to stand out

  • Specialist rooms care about the discipline, so say if you've coded for surgeons, anaesthetists or radiologists.
  • Keep your cover note short and error-free; front desk jobs are judged on how neatly you communicate.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationUmhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryHealthcare
Experience3+ years
Posted7 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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