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Apply for the Confirmations Clerk vacancy at Mediclinic Cape Gate in Brackenfell, Cape Town. Permanent position. Closing date: 11 August 2026.
Confirmations Clerk Vacancy – Mediclinic Cape Gate
Mediclinic Cape Gate is looking for a Confirmations Clerk to join its team in Brackenfell, Cape Town. This is a permanent, onsite opportunity suitable for candidates with a Grade 12 qualification who are interested in building a career in healthcare administration.
The successful candidate will be responsible for obtaining medical aid authorisations, managing patient administration records, reducing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with healthcare funding and clinical coding requirements.
Confirmations Clerk Job Details
- Position: Confirmations Clerk
- Company: Mediclinic Southern Africa
- Hospital: Mediclinic Cape Gate
- Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job Type: Permanent
- Workplace: On-site
- Reference Number: 71432
- Number of Positions: 1
- Closing Date: 11 August 2026
About Mediclinic
Mediclinic is one of South Africa’s leading private healthcare providers, delivering world-class medical services through a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities. As a certified Top Employer, Mediclinic is committed to developing employees, promoting professional growth, and providing quality patient care.
Job Purpose
The Confirmations Clerk is responsible for minimising financial risk by obtaining medical aid authorisations and re-authorisations, maintaining accurate patient information, supporting clinical coding processes, and ensuring compliance with healthcare funding requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Aid Authorisations
- Obtain authorisations and re-authorisations for patient admissions.
- Ensure all required approvals are received before treatment where applicable.
- Monitor authorisation status to minimise financial risk.
Patient Administration
- Capture and maintain accurate patient information.
- Communicate with patients, healthcare funders, and internal departments.
- Ensure patient records are complete and up to date.
Financial Risk Management
- Identify cases that may present financial risks.
- Escalate high-risk cases for further review.
- Ensure compliance with confirmation procedures and funder requirements.
Clinical Coding Support
- Apply Level 2 clinical coding guidelines.
- Ensure coding standards are followed accurately.
- Support billing processes through accurate coding and documentation.
Compliance
- Comply with funder contracts and medical aid requirements.
- Follow patient administration policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare legislation and internal policies.
Minimum Requirements
Essential Education
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
Desired Education
- No additional qualification required
Experience
Essential
- No previous experience required
Advantageous
- Experience working in a clinical or healthcare environment
Required Knowledge and Skills
Successful candidates should have knowledge of:
- Medical aid authorisation processes
- Funder contracts
- Patient administration procedures
- Clinical coding (Level 2)
- Patient confidentiality requirements
- AS400 patient administration system
- B2B EMS electronic messaging system
- Microsoft Office applications
- Consumer Protection Act and relevant healthcare legislation
- Case management processes
- Financial risk identification within healthcare administration
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong administrative abilities
- Attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Good organisational skills
- Customer service orientation
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professionalism and confidentiality
Why Join Mediclinic?
Working at Mediclinic offers:
- Permanent employment
- Opportunity to work for one of South Africa’s leading private healthcare groups
- Exposure to advanced healthcare administration systems
- Career development and training opportunities
- Professional and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to grow within a Top Employer-certified organisation
Preference will be given in accordance with the Mediclinic Southern Africa Employment Equity Plan and suitably qualified internal candidates.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online through the Mediclinic careers portal before the closing date.
Prepare the following documents before applying:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified Grade 12 certificate
- Relevant supporting qualifications (if applicable)
- Employment references (if available)
Closing Date: 11 August 2026
Late applications may not be considered.
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