The posting
Job Title: Insurance & Patient Finance Coordinator
Location: South Africa
Job Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: US Hours (9am-5pm EST)
Salary: R35,100– R45,000
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented and people-focused Insurance & Patient Finance Coordinator to support a US-based healthcare organisation operating skilled nursing facilities.
While the role includes a finance component, this is not a traditional accounting, bookkeeping or Accounts Receivable position.
The role sits at the intersection of healthcare insurance, patient administration, case coordination and family communication. You will help patients and their families understand insurance coverage, documentation requirements and changes, while ensuring that all administrative information is accurately captured and followed up.
A significant part of the role involves communicating directly with patients and family members, sometimes in difficult or emotionally sensitive situations. Strong communication skills, patience, empathy and the ability to explain complex information clearly are therefore essential.
Extensive training will be provided on US healthcare insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. Previous US healthcare insurance experience is highly advantageous, but candidates who can learn complex processes quickly and apply them accurately will also be considered.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Insurance & Patient Coordination
- Support patients and families through healthcare insurance processes, changes and requirements.
- Assist with navigating Medicare, Medicaid and other applicable insurance structures.
- Explain insurance outcomes, changes, authorisation requirements and next steps clearly.
- Act as a link between patients, families, insurance providers and internal healthcare teams.
- Follow up with patients and family members to obtain required information, documentation or consent.
- Assist with payment-related conversations and collection processes where required.
- Investigate insurance queries and discrepancies and coordinate the appropriate resolution.
- Identify and follow up on cases requiring additional documentation, approval or action.
Patient & Family Communication
- Communicate with patients and families by phone and email.
- Explain complex insurance or administrative information in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
- Handle difficult, frustrated or emotional callers calmly and professionally.
- De-escalate challenging conversations while remaining focused on resolving the issue.
- Build trust and maintain professional relationships with patients and families.
- Follow up consistently when information, documentation or action is outstanding.
Administration & Case Coordination
- Maintain accurate patient records, insurance information and supporting documentation.
- Capture and update high volumes of information accurately.
- Process insurance changes and related documentation.
- Identify patients who may qualify for insurance transitions or other programmes.
- Determine whether patients are able to provide consent and coordinate with family members or authorised representatives where required.
- Track outstanding documentation, approvals and follow-ups across multiple facilities.
- Manage multiple patient cases and priorities simultaneously.
- Complete repetitive, process-driven administrative tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of people skills, administrative ability, attention to detail and the ability to learn complex processes.
You should have:
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating with patients and families.
- The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with upset or demanding callers.
- Strong logical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- The ability to understand and retain detailed processes, rules and different insurance scenarios.
- Strong administrative and data-entry skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to manage high-volume, repetitive administrative work.
- Strong follow-up skills and the confidence to obtain outstanding information when necessary.
- The ability to manage multiple cases, priorities and facilities simultaneously.
- Confidence learning new systems, software and processes.
Highly Advantageous Experience
- Healthcare, medical administration or patient coordination experience.
- Experience working with medical aids, healthcare insurance or medical claims.
- Experience within a medical practice, hospital, nursing facility, rehabilitation facility or similar healthcare environment.
- Exposure to US healthcare, Medicare or Medicaid.
- Experience communicating directly with patients, families or insurance providers.
- Medical aid coordination or patient accounts experience.
- Medical billing or insurance coordination experience.
- Collections experience within a healthcare environment.
A finance or accounting degree is not required.
The Type of Person Who Will Succeed
This role will suit someone who enjoys both people and process.
You should be comfortable spending part of your day working through patient information, insurance changes, documentation and administrative tasks, and another part of your day speaking directly with patients and families.
You will receive extensive training and ongoing support, but you need to be comfortable absorbing detailed information, understanding the reasoning behind different scenarios and confidently applying what you have learned.
Patience, resilience, emotional maturity and strong follow-through are important. You should be able to handle a difficult conversation professionally, work through the issue and move on to the next case without losing focus.
This is a hands-on coordination role for someone who is organised, highly trainable, comfortable with complexity and genuinely good with people.
Thinking of applying? Here's the inside scoop.
Let us walk you through the next steps.
Step 1 – Complete Your Application
Fill in our application form and upload your CV. This stores your profile in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and places you into our active job pipelines, making it easier for us to match you with current and future opportunities.
Step 2 – The First Look (One-Way Video Interview)
This is where your application comes to life. We review your CV and video interview to get a feel for your experience, communication style, and overall fit. If we like what we see, you're on to the next step!
Why do we ask for a video?
Because a résumé can tell us what you've done, but it can't show us you. Your video is your moment to shine, and it helps us see:
- How you communicate and connect with people.
- How you present yourself professionally.
- Other opportunities you might be an even better fit for (bonus surprises!).
Think of it as your personal trailer. One great video means we can pitch you for multiple roles and get you in front of the right employers, faster.
Heads up: Some clients watch your video directly, so make it one you'd be proud to have represent you. This is your highlight reel—make it count!
Step 3 – Let's Actually Talk
A Recruitment Specialist calls to chat about your experience, your availability, what you want to earn, and the role itself. Consider it a friendly vibe check.
Step 4 – The Fine Print, Made Fun
We break down what it's like working as an independent contractor—hours, pay, contract terms, the whole deal. No surprises, no fine-print sneakiness. You'll get it all in writing.
Step 5 – Matchmaking Time
Our Talent Delivery Team plays cupid, matching you to clients where you're most likely to shine. We can't promise everyone gets picked, but we're rooting for you.
Step 6 – Showtime
Got shortlisted? We'll set up your interview, prep you like a pro, and have your back the whole way—with a Reworks teammate right there facilitating.
Step 7 – The Verdict
We chase feedback the second it lands and keep you in the loop.
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