Bill Auditor

Bill Auditor

FunctionPatient servicesFacilityLife Peglerae HospitalPositionBill AuditorIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Bill Auditor based at Life Peglerae Hospital reporting to the Patient Services Manager, Suzette van Rensburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial and clinical risks of the business unit by conducting retrospective audits of patient documentation, in order to identify and highlight areas of weakness, recommend corrective action and monitor effective implementation thereof, in support of the company objectives and strategy.Critical Outputs

• Effective delivery of quality customer care
  • Evaluate data accuracy to identify deviations and make recommendations for corrective action, implement and monitor same
  • Analyse data trends relating to rejections and short payments etc.
  • Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation and compliance with audit processes
  • Compile and maintain a bill audit file containing copies of documentation as per LHC protocols
• Effective auditing of patient documentation
  • Audit pre-set number of files according to Life standards, in order to achieve monthly target
  • Complete a bill audit template on each file audited
  • Complete the relevant Toolkits and any updates where required
  • Complete, successfully, the LHC coding course and achieve a set pass rate
  • Analyse results and make recommendations
  • Compile and submit a monthly bill audit report, report in relevant meetings
• Effective auditing of hospital operational processes
  • Retrospective clinical auditing of claims and rejected accounts and active engagement with funders
  • Equipment invoicing auditing
  • Expedite the cash flow management
  • Redirect workflow to a single responsible party to manage the funder rejections and relieve case management effort
  • Refocus on formulary compliance and trends analysis on increased benefit limitations and protocols
• Effective monitoring of patient services process compliance
• Analyse trends to identify deviations, report on and influence Stock Controllers & Billing Clerks through presentations and discussions and training in monthly RSRT meetings & bill audit reports

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate Nursing Qualification, preferably Professional Nurse with at least three years’ experience
• Clinical Coding experience of at least 3 -5 years.
• Case Management Experience
• Specialized units Nursing experience
• Knowledge of the iMeds / Impilo system will be beneficial
• Knowledge of hospital patient services and billing processes
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT & ICD coding
• Knowledge of Funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits
• Knowledge or clear understanding of hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate Nursing Qualification, preferably Professional Nurse with at least three years’ experience
• Clinical Coding experience of at least 3 -5 years.
• Case Management Experience
• Specialized units Nursing experience
• Knowledge of the iMeds / Impilo system will be beneficial
• Knowledge of hospital patient services and billing processes
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT & ICD coding
• Knowledge of Funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits
• Knowledge or clear understanding of hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

EmailSuzette.vanRensburg@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 31, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Admission Clerk

FunctionPatient servicesFacilityLife Beacon Bay HospitalPositionAdmission ClerkIntroduction

A vacancy exists for an Admission Clerk positions based at Life Beacon Bay Hospital, reporting to the Reception Supervisor, Brigitt Raffie. The successful candidate will be responsible to assist with admission of patients and administration as well as contributing to the effective functioning of the admission department.Critical Outputs

• Maintain a well-run, professional and patient focused admission environment.
• Manage the accuracy of admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors.
• Manage the accuracy of the bed booking procedure.
• Synergy and teamwork – working closely with credit controllers, case managers, reception staff, nurses and doctors.
• Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorizations for admissions.
• Manage the risk for the hospital by adhering to all related protocols.
• Ensure quality care to all patients is maintained.
• Perform switchboard duties as and when necessary.
• Handling money and receipting.
• Assist case management when required
• Daily petty cash and banking management
• Collection of co-payments, private fees when applicable as well as related documentation.
• Performing general administration duties involved in the admission and pre admission of patients, scanning, filling and assisting with obtaining of authorisation.
• Accepting bed bookings from doctor’s consulting rooms and other hospitals
• Compile a complete and accurate list per ward of pre-booked patients
• Liaising with wards regarding the bed bookings
• Reservation of beds for patients
• Rendering of support services and ad-hoc administration assigned by the Reception Supervisor

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Computer literacy (Impilo,MS Office will be advantageous)
• An enthusiastic, motivated, and well organised individual with initiative and able to handle pressure.
• Able to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.
• Teamwork essential.
• Knowledge of bed bookings
• Prior knowledge and experience of admissions and medical terminology

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

Emailrecruitment.beaconbay@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateWednesday, October 29, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Supply Manager

FunctionProcurementFacilityLife Nkanyisa | Head officePositionSupply ManagerIntroduction

vacancy exists, for a Supply Manager based at Head Office (Dunkeld), reporting to the Procurement Category Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management tenders, contracts and cost within the different commodities utilized at Life Healthcare. In addition, the Supply Manager will be responsible for ensuring vendor compliance with contractual obligations, strategic sourcing objectives and maintaining mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships to drive implementation.Critical Outputs

• Administer tenders.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Manage the acquisition, utilisation and value chain across products and services to ensure cost efficiencies.
• Engage with vendors to deliver quality, cost effective products and services.
• Manage vendor performance proactively in accordance with their contracts.
• Identify and drive cost saving initiatives across products and services.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships to drive opportunity realisation.
• Provide procurement related support to the different Life Healthcare entities .
• Monitor business compliance to preferred agreements and keep management informed of compliance.
• Participate in new growth projects, as required.
• Drive initiatives to foster the development of new or existing suppliers in line with the Group’s BBEEE and ESG requirements.
• Provide direction and inspire positive work behaviour in the team.

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a procurement role involving tendering, contracting & vendor management.
• CIPS certification (level 2) would be advantageous.
• Working experience within a hospital environment would be advantageous.
• Good computer proficiency especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.

Competencies

• Ethical behaviour
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Financial acumen and numeric skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Ability to multitask
• Resilience
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellence orientation
• Action orientation
• Engaging diversity

Emailcareers@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 31, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Pharmacy Porter

FunctionPharmacyFacilityLife Mount Edgecombe HospitalPositionPharmacy PorterIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Porter position reporting to the Senior Pharmacist, Prithisha Rugbeer. The successful candidate will provide support to the pharmacy in the distribution of Pharmaceutical and Surgical stock. The pharmacy porter is responsible for contributing to the effective management of stock in the Pharmacy as well as the rest of the hospital.Critical Outputs

• Regular pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between Wards and Pharmacy.
• Deliver surgical ward stock securely to wards and theatre.
• Receiving, unpacking and storage of surgical stock received.
• Assist with & manage stock distribution to units through auto transfers.
• Assist with cycle counts and stock takes in Pharmacy and in the wards.
• Ensure credited surgical stock is returned to the correct storage area.
• Assist with stock management related to expiry dates, damaged stock, stock rotation and all ad hoc activities.
• Regular pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between Wards and Pharmacy.
• Assist with general clerical / admin duties in the Pharmacy.
• Drive 100% alert reporting
• Establish and maintain good relationships with nursing and other functions in the hospital

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
• Be available to work extra hours when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Other important competencies are partnership building, customer orientation and willingness to be multi skilled.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure is crucial.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of SAP, Impilo billing and stock control systems will be beneficial.
• Physical strength to work with heavy stock boxes, trolleys and packing of stock on high shelves – correct pick up and safe work procedures

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

EmailCandace.Lottering@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 31, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Credit Controller

FunctionFinance/AdministrationFacilityHead OfficePositionCredit ControllerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a permanent Credit Controller, based at Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld, reporting to Razeenah Khan– Key accounts manager. The successful candidate should have strong business acumen and the ability to coordinate, implement and sustain the credit control process through empowering and influencing.Critical Outputs

• Ensuring accurate and efficient administration of the credit control function.
• Ensure all accounts are followed up in accordance with the working protocols
• Manage hospital DSO’s in line with budget per unit
• Includes the responsibility and functions for more than one business unit
• Ensure that the age analysis is managed in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols, targets and objectives.
• Develop sound relationships with both internal and external customers including patients, funders, doctors and private patients.
• Compliance with working procedures and quality requirements.
• Accurate processing of the medical aid remittances and resolving short payments accordingly
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Qualification – Grade 12.
• Must have credit control experience (either at a medical aid or in a hospital).
• Medical aid collections or administration experience advantageous.
• Must have experience in the Healthcare environment.
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment.
• Understanding of the Private Healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.
• Computer proficiency.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong Excel skills, including data analysis and spreadsheet management.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Leading by example
• Ethical behaviour
• Excellence orientation

EmailRazeenah.khan@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 31, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Porter

FunctionAdministrationFacilityLife Rosepark HospitalPositionPorterIntroduction

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a Porter (4 months Fixed Term Contract) at Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein reporting to the Porter Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for transferring patients between the wards and the X-Ray department as per schedule.Critical Outputs

• Fetch and return ward patients
• All ward patients scheduled for procedures are collected from and returned to the wards
• Whiteboard schedule is maintained and checked throughout the day
• Deliver reports an images to wards and Doctor’s suites
• All reports and film envelopes which need to be delivered to ward or Doctor’s suites in the hospital are taken timeously and delivered to the correct destination
• Health and Safety; all work areas, passages and wheelchairs/gurneys are kept neat and tidy

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.
• Experience in dealing with customers

Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal and written communication
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaivour

Contact

Winnifred SekowaTel051 505 5441Emailrp.recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateThursday, October 30, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Paramedic

FunctionParamedicFacilityLife Flora HospitalPositionParamedicIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Paramedic based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Vasti van Niekerk, Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing optimal service delivery and patient quality care.Critical Outputs

• Be a Member of the LSU Paramedic and Hospital Resuscitation team, able to handle all resuscitations and facilitate the handover of all EMS patient arrivals and transfers.
• Respond to EMS calls as directed through the Life EMS Emergency Assistance Line and those received from the community, including businesses and Government organizations.
• Available to assist local/provincial EMS as and when required. Liaison and relationship building with all EMS service providers in the local and partial outlying areas. To strengthen and enhance existing relationship and provide additional resource and clinical skills support to these services as and when required.
• Promote and market the Hospital and Life EMS in various community initiatives and at local events, including formal corporate events and other initiatives that are in line with the Life Healthcare vision.
• Assist with training of A&E unit personnel and in-hospital staff in Basic and Advanced Life Support skills
• Manage communications between EMS and Hospital Emergency Assistance Line and of group admin processes.
• Must have a knowledge of patient triage and disaster management and implementation of strategies that assist with coordinating and ensuring smooth patient flow and transition.

Requirements

• HPCSA registered ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (B-Tech EMC, CCA, or N-Dip ONLY to Apply)
• A proven track record of sound operational experience within both government and private sector EMS. Ability to provide a portfolio of evidence of previous operational experience as an ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT provider
• CPD compliant and have completed the current new CPG update, BLSHCP, ACLS and PALS is essential
• BLSHCP Instructors, ACLS EP, PALS EP advantageous
• ITLS, ATLS (auditor), AHCP and other post graduate qualifications advantageous
• Computer literacy
• PDP Code 08 license with advanced/high performance driving
• Must be willing to work shifts and do standby
• Ability to travel

Competencies

• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal and written communication and presentation
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Teamwork
• Customer responsiveness
• Ethical behaviour

EmailFlora.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 31, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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