Receptionist/ Cashier, Patient Services Department, Job in Nairobi, Kenya – AKUH

Summary: Receptionist/ Cashier role at AKUH in Nairobi, managing front desk operations, patient registration, and cashier duties. Requires a Diploma in Front Office Administration or Business Administration with 1+ year’s experience in a front office service area, plus proficiency in MS Office applications. Full-time, on-site role.

Responsibilities

  • Provide outstanding customer services to patients, public and AKU staff and ensure inquiries and complaints to the department are addressed expeditiously.
  • Consistently provide full coverage at all times at the front desk.
  • Apply all functional computer applications to process daily front office transactions at compliance level standards within 30 days of introduction.
  • As a cashier, maintain a manual invoice and receipt process.

  • Admission of patients and collection of IP deposits.
  • Ensure patients are registered accurately using the correct patient identifiers.
  • Monitor down time and ensure data protection procedure in the event of a system failure.
  • Account for and balance all monies collected from patients on daily basis.
  • Verify and confirm credit services that are applicable to corporate employees in accordance with account entitlement details.
  • Ensure the pre-authorizations are duly completed by the physician and sent for approval within 24hours.
  • Verify patient data in the computer system and maintain accuracy in billing.
  • Conduct patient biometric registration.
  • Maintain current and accurate contact numbers of patients.
  • Ensure realistic appointments are booked and rescheduling is done and communicated on time.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Front Office Administration/ Business Administration or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year working experience in a front office service area.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task and detail oriented
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

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