Our client
in health sector seeks to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to fill
the position of a
Billing Officer.
Salary: KShs 25K-30K
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.