Job Description

• Collect cash from patients and keep it safely.

• Daily analysis of income from all the channels and posting in the system.

• Daily banking preferably at the end of the day but not later than 11pm of the next day.

• Timely Updating of files for theatre and IVF procedures.

• Preparing Daily and Monthly Reports on Sales, cash Received and Banked.

• Proper filing of Receipts and Banking Slips for easy access and reference.

• Daily checks on pharmacy invoicing against the company set prices to ensure accuracy.

• Accuracy in executing duties.

• Adherence to Policy and Procedures.

• Any other duties as may be assigned.

• Ensure to collect billing sheets from user departments on time every day

• Ensure that all billing sheets have been verified by unit in-charges before entering the data into the system.

• Ensure open channels of communication with user department by daily providing feedback in order to capture and attend to gaps in a timely manner.

• Always double check entries for accuracy before posting the entries into the system.

• Liaise and communicate with accountants to find solutions for any discrepancies in the system.

• Ensure timely communication between departments regarding patient bills by reporting any setbacks or delays.

• Provide weekly reports on data entry.

• After entering data, ensure to prepare interim bills updates for Inpatients daily.

• Ensure that all interim and final bills are presented to the Unit in charge for verification and signing before giving them to patients.

• Ensure to ask the immediate supervisor, Head of Nursing and General Manager if and when in doubt regarding patient bills.

• Be knowledgeable about patient payment policy and costs breakdown on the ward.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

• Diploma in Accounting or Banking

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position

• The billing officer is in charge of ensuring all patients are billed for services rendered in a timely manner and with utmost accuracy.

Duty scope: Responsible for data entry for Inpatient Ward, NICU, Theater and OPD.

Competencies: 

• Computer proficiency, must be very skilled with knowledge of computer software and programs

• Prior knowledge and experience with SAP is an added advantage

• Attentiveness to detail

• Perfect communication skills

• Able to work well with other teams

• Must be proactive

• Polite and professional when addressing patients