Patient Services Manager
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Patient Services Manager to oversee patient administration case management and revenue optimisation within a private healthcare environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency exceptional patient service and effective management of clinical coding and funder processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the Patient Services Department.
- Manage patient admissions authorisations billing and discharge processes.
- Ensure accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding to optimise revenue management.
- Liaise with medical schemes and other healthcare funders regarding authorisations and accounts.
- Lead and develop the Patient Services team to maintain high service standards.
- Monitor departmental performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare legislation policies and quality standards.
- Prepare operational reports and analyse departmental performance indicators.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing with Anatomy and Physiology qualifications.
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- ICD-10 and CPT Coding knowledge is essential.
- Minimum of 35 years experience in a similar role within a private healthcare environment.
- Advanced certification in ICD-10 and CPT Coding will be advantageous.
- Sound understanding of patient administration medical scheme processes and hospital billing.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in hospital information systems.
- Strong leadership communication and organisational skills.
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Required Experience:
Manager