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Mediclinic Confirmations Clerk Vacancy 2026 | Cape Gate, Brackenfell

Apply for the Mediclinic Confirmations Clerk vacancy at Mediclinic Cape Gate in Brackenfell, Cape Town. Permanent position. Closing date: 11 August 2026.

Mediclinic Confirmations Clerk Vacancy 2026

Mediclinic Southern Africa is recruiting a Confirmations Clerk for Mediclinic Cape Gate in Brackenfell, Cape Town. This permanent, on-site opportunity is ideal for candidates with Grade 12 who are interested in building a career in healthcare administration and patient services.

The successful candidate will play an important role in obtaining medical aid authorisations, reducing financial risk, and ensuring that patient admissions comply with funder requirements.

Confirmations Clerk Job Overview

  • Company: Mediclinic Southern Africa
  • Position: Confirmations Clerk
  • Facility: Mediclinic Cape Gate
  • Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Reference Number: 71432
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Workplace: On-site
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Closing Date: 11 August 2026

Purpose of the Job

The primary purpose of this position is to minimise financial risk by obtaining authorisations and re-authorisations for patient admissions through effective communication with medical schemes, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders.

The role ensures that patient accounts are correctly authorised, reducing the risk of unpaid claims while maintaining compliance with Mediclinic policies and healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Confirmations Clerk, your duties will include:

  • Obtain authorisation and re-authorisation for patient admissions.
  • Ensure patient claims are fully authorised for payment.
  • Capture and maintain accurate patient and authorisation information.
  • Communicate with medical aids, healthcare professionals, and internal departments.
  • Identify financial risk cases and refer them for further action.
  • Apply Level 2 clinical coding standards.
  • Ensure compliance with confirmation procedures, contracts, and legal requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records using available systems and resources.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • No previous experience is required.

Advantageous

  • Experience working in a clinical or healthcare environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Successful candidates should possess knowledge of:

  • Medical aid rules and funder contracts.
  • Medical aid authorisation procedures.
  • Clinical Coding (Level 2 Coding).
  • Patient administration systems (AS400).
  • B2B EMS electronic messaging system.
  • Microsoft Office applications.
  • Patient administration policies and procedures.
  • Consumer Protection Act, Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs), and other relevant legislation.
  • Case management and daily workflow processes.
  • Identifying and managing financial risks relating to patient admissions.

Skills and Competencies

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Professional customer service skills.

Why Join Mediclinic?

Mediclinic is one of Southern Africa’s leading private healthcare providers, offering employees the opportunity to grow their careers within a professional healthcare environment. Employees benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, supportive teams, and exposure to world-class healthcare administration systems.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications online through the official Mediclinic Careers website before the closing date.

Prepare the following documents:

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate
  • Certified copy of your South African ID
  • Supporting certificates (if applicable)

Important: Internal employees currently employed on fixed-term contracts must apply using an external candidate profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment Equity

Mediclinic Southern Africa is committed to Employment Equity and transformation. Preference may be given to suitable candidates in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Closing Date

11 August 2026

Late applications may not be considered.

Application Tips

  • Ensure your CV is updated with accurate contact details.
  • Highlight any customer service or healthcare administration experience.
  • Include computer skills and knowledge of medical aid administration if applicable.
  • Submit your application before the closing date.

Apply Today

Start your career in healthcare administration by applying for the Mediclinic Confirmations Clerk Vacancy 2026 at Mediclinic Cape Gate in Brackenfell before 11 August 2026.

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