Billing Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client in health sector seeks to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to fill the position of a
Billing Officer.

Salary: KShs 25K-30K

Job Purpose: To accurately generate billing statements for clients.

Qualification:
  • A first degree holder in accounting/finance
  • At least two (2) years prior experience in billing in a hospital.  
  • Computer literate   

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review the cost sheet of discharged patients for accuracy and completion in order to prepare billing statements.
  • Prepare billing statements for insurance companies, patients and other third parties.
  • Process refunds for overpaid accounts.
  • Prepare reports and respond to inquiries concerning billing activities.
  • Establish payment arrangements with patients; monitor payments; following up with patients when payment lapses occur.
  • Communicate with patients and/or health insurance companies on a regular basis to ensure all invoices are paid on time.
  • Analyze invoices and data.
  • Serve and protect the hospital’s image by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • An understanding of how to read medical invoices and coding language.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of medical billing software.
  • Knowledge of medical documentation evaluation.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem solving and sound judgment skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and IT skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and unsupervised.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change.

If qualified kindly send your CV and application letter to jobs@jantakenya.com by 15th March, clearly indicating ‘Billing Officer’ on the subject line.

Do not attach any certificates.


Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.