MANAGER: CODING AND NOMENCLATURE

The South African Dental Association (NPC) is a non-profit company, serving the interests of its members to promote optimal oral healthcare in South Africa. SADA has embarked on an initiative to transform the Association in order to improve support and service delivery to its members, stakeholders and the general public.
The company is currently recruiting for the following positions, based at its Head Office in Parktown, Johannesburg:

MANAGER: CODING AND NOMENCLATURE
R500K - R550K per annum CTC (neg)

The purpose of this role is to serve as the “knowledge expert” of the Association regarding all matters related to diagnostic and procedure coding, as well as other coding frameworks that may affect dentistry.

Key performance areas:

• Manage and maintain existing coding structures, as well as SADA rules and guidelines for application of codes
• Implement business processes to ensure continuous interaction with relevant stakeholders and specialist groups in order to ensure ongoing identification and definition of new procedures, as well as accurate interpretation of existing procedures
• Provide code interpretation services to members, medical schemes, statutory bodies and the general public
• Substantiate the costs of procedures through relevant cost studies and submissions as may be required from time to time
• Continuously research and interact in terms of the development of alternative coding structures, and effective representation of member interests in respect of such proposed frameworks.

Essential experience and requirements:

• A registered Dentist with a minimum of 5 years recent experience in private practice in South Africa
• Excellent knowledge of and experience in dental coding and interpretation
• An understanding of the medical and oral healthcare sector, specifically the medical schemes environment
• Excellent people, networking and process management skills
• Advanced customer service orientation
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Applications, including a CV and motivational letter indicating your suitability for the position, must be submitted to jobs@sada.co.za by no later than 16:00 on 26 April 2012. Upon initial screening of applications, candidates may be requested to submit further information and certified copies of identification and qualifications. The company reserves the right to verify qualifications, citizenship, credit standing and criminal records of applicants. Short-listed candidates may be subject to competency-based assessments.

Kindly note that correspondence will only be limited to short-listed candidates and that copies of supporting documents will not be returned. Please quote the job title in the subject line of all communications. If you do not receive a response within 30 days of your application, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Due to the specialised nature of the roles, SADA reserves the right to make changes to the role descriptions to fit the profile of suitable applicants. SADA also reserves the right not to make an appointment.

SADA subscribes to the principles of employment equity. While merit, based on qualifications, experience and proven achievements, forms the basis for appointment, the company is committed to the need to transform and diversify its staff profile. As such, the company welcome applications from members of all the designated groups, including people with disabilities.