Job
Title: Billing Officers
Hiring Organization: Veteran
Mission Hospital
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Medical
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/22/2024
Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for healthcare technology? Veteran Mission Hospital in Syokimau, Nairobi, is seeking a skilled and innovative IT Manager to lead our IT department and oversee a range of responsibilities including graphic designing, website management, and more.
Are you detail-oriented and experienced in managing
billing processes in a healthcare environment? Veteran Mission Hospital in
Syokimau, Nairobi, is seeking a diligent and efficient Billing Officer to
handle inpatient and outpatient billing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the billing process for inpatient and
outpatient services, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and issue invoices to patients,
insurance companies, and other third-party payers.
- Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain
pre-authorization for procedures as required.
- Ensure all patient charges are accurately
recorded and billed in accordance with hospital policies and insurance
guidelines.
- Reconcile patient accounts and address any
discrepancies promptly.
- Handle patient inquiries and resolve billing
issues in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with the medical and administrative
staff to ensure accurate documentation and coding of services.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts
receivable, ensuring timely collections.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient billing
records and documentation.
- Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies
and follow up on unpaid or rejected claims.
- Generate billing reports and provide regular
updates to the finance department.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant billing
regulations and hospital policies.
- Participate in continuous improvement
initiatives to enhance the billing process.
- Provide training and support to other staff
members on billing procedures and software.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of patient
financial information.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance,
Business Administration, Healthcare Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical
billing, preferably in a hospital setting.
- Strong knowledge of billing procedures,
insurance processes, and healthcare regulations.
- Proficiency in using billing software and
Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with
confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to
manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their
resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and
qualifications, current and expected salaries to recruitment@veteranmissionhospitals.org by
28th July 2024.
Veteran Mission Hospital is an equal opportunity
employer and does not require applicants to pay for anything at any given stage
of the recruitment process. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.
