Billing Officer

Job Description

The role will ensure that services provided are correctly reflected on patient bills, in line with approved hospital tariffs and payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help identify missed charges.
• Identify duplicated charges.
• Identify incorrect charges.
• Clarify documentation gaps.
• Support insurance claim queries.
• Reduce revenue leakage.
• Maintain the accuracy of patient and financial information.
• Maintain transparency of patient and financial information.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information.

Requirements

• Previous experience in any of the following will be an added advantage: (Clinical services, Medical records, Billing, Insurance/claims, Revenue cycle functions).
• Working knowledge of hospital clinical workflows and patient care processes.
• Basic understanding of: (Medical terminology, Diagnoses, Investigations, Procedures, Treatment documentation)
• Experience working with hospital information systems or electronic medical records will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Valid professional registration and practicing licence.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a hospital or healthcare facility.