Job Description

Jackpersad & Partners are the largest independent Radiology Group in KZN providing advanced radiological imaging.

We are looking for a professional and competent

Medical Secretary

for our

Ballito

Venue based at

the Ribumed Medical Care Ballito.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

Grade 12

Minimum of 1-2 years' experience providing administrative support in a busy medical environment

Ability to work over weekends

Working knowledge of ICD 10 codes and ability to work on SPESNET

Experience working on Sage CRM and/or GE RIS Software

Experience validating membership of patients on the various medical aid websites

Experience on the various medical aid websites to obtain authorization for scans and procedures

Experience in various nuclear medicine studies as well as PET, would be advantageous

Excellent communication skills (English)

Experience using the following systems:

o Microsoft Packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)

o Internet

Duties

Identify and assess patient needs

Obtain authorization, checking of benefits and procedure codes

ICD code verification with accuracy and validity

Verification and submission of all information for medical aid, WCA, RAF and distinguish accurately between WCA, RAF, medico legal, medical aid and trial cases

Advise patient accordingly to time/ procedure/ cost/ authorization/ delays

Checking and service recording after hour cases for reporting.

Schedule patients according to the imaging examination required on the RIS Scheduler

Handling of bad debt accounts with diplomacy

Assist in the accurate collection of fees and accountable for accurate handling of cash box

Skills Required:

Stakeholder engagement

Record keeping skills

Inter and Intrapersonal skills

Communication skills

Accountability

Accuracy and Attention to detail

Time Management skills

Ability to multi-task in busy and challenging environment

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism

Please note that no late submissions will be accepted.

Jackpersad & Partners is an equal opportunities employer and vacancies will be filled in line with our current employment equity plan.

We reserve the right not to fill this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/16