A well-established medical practice situated in Berea near St Augustine's Hospital in Durban, is currently looking for an experienced ClinicalCase Manager to join their friendly and professional team.IntroductionThe Case Manager utilising clinical knowledge and expertise, mitigates financial risk through comprehensive and accurate coding of hospital events, communication with funders on justification for hospitalisation level of care and length of stay.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for application of clinical knowledge in justifying patient hospitalisation in terms of treatment, length of stay and level of care.- Monitor and action risk related to medical aid benefits and hospitalisation.- Ensure accurate, specific, and comprehensive clinical coding- Timeous, effective communication and follow up with medical aids.- Review authorisation aspects approved, mitigating financial risk and final releasing the case for billing.- Liaise with a network of internal and external stakeholders regarding patient treatment.- Adhere to the NHN Managed Health Care rules of engagement.- Compliance with all industry relevant legislative acts, regulations, and circularsDesired Experience & QualificationESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Case Management qualification AN ADDED ADVANTAGE
Case Management experience
ICD-10 / CPT Coding Qualification And/or Experience
Clinic Manager Software experience advantageous
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Desired Skills:
Clinical
Case
Manager