Simla Ramchuran
@simlaramchuran
Experienced medical billing and credit control specialist with strong accounts reconciliation and patient administration skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated billing and credit control professional with decades of hands-on experience in hospital and clinic financial administration, debtor management, and patient account reconciliation. I have managed high-volume ledgers, processed complex medical aid and international accounts, and ensured billing meets ISO 9001 standards.
I bring meticulous attention to detail, strong MS Office and clinic system proficiency (IMEDS, Clinic Manager, SAM), and a proven track record of improving collections, reconciling multi-million rand ledgers, and supporting efficient ward and admissions administration. I am immediately available and committed to reliable, accurate, and compliant billing operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Billing Clerk
Acorp Recruitment
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Processed invoices, refunds and payments for recruitment placements, negotiated fees, tracked outstanding invoices and provided billing performance reports while ensuring compliance with company policies. Maintained client relationships to improve collections and billing accuracy.
Billings Clerk
Akeso Clinics
Jan 2016 - Jan 2024 (8 years)
Billed discharged and in-patient files, reconciled pharmacy and ward stock charges, validated patient and coding details, and EDI'd finalized accounts to medical aids while ensuring ISO 9001 file compliance. Streamlined billing accuracy and reduced claim rejections.
Credit Controller
Varsity College
Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Captured student billing data, managed sundry fees, processed refunds and bursaries, and conducted telephonic collections and account reconciliations to maintain debtor ledger health. Prepared statements and documentation for handover and improved aging analysis accuracy.
Billing / Debtors Clerk
Westville Hospital
Mar 1996 - Feb 2013 (16 years 11 months)
Managed billing, account reconciliations and debt collection for private, medical aid, international and injury-on-duty ledgers totaling multimillion rand balances; processed estimations and refunds and maintained accurate ledgers. Improved receivables processes and reduced short payments through reconciliations and follow-ups.
Accounts Clerk
C & H Agencies
Jan 1992 - Apr 1993 (1 year 3 months)
Handled accounts, invoicing, dispatch and customer appointments while maintaining stock levels and ensuring customers received goods; supported owner with administrative tasks. Managed daily clerical duties improving order fulfillment accuracy.
Office Administrator
Astro Printers
Jan 1990 - Dec 1990 (11 months)
Performed invoicing, reception support, debtor administration and customer service while arranging travel and director appointments to maintain smooth office operations. Managed debtors queries and improved collections follow-up.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Damelin College
Certificate, Computer Applications
1993 - 1993
Completed Microsoft Office and Word training at Damelin College in 1993.
Technikon Natal
Certificate, Beauty Technology
Completed a qualification in Beauty Technology, awarded December 1991.
Kharwastan Secondary School
Grade 12, Secondary Education
Completed Grade 12 at Kharwastan Secondary School in 1989.
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