Billing Officer

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit billing data and medical claims to insurance companies.
• Ensure the patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare bills and invoices, and document amounts due to medical procedures and services.
• Monitor and record late payments.
• Follow-up on missed payments and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Examine patient bills for accuracy and request any missing information.
• Investigate and appeal denied claims.
• Help patients develop patient payment plans.
• Maintain electronic medical billing software by updating rate change,
• Manage other third party portal by updating bills at the right time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Science course.
• 2 – 10 years work experience.
• Experience as a medical biller or a similar role is an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of billing and electronic medical records or the willingness to learn
• Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent teamwork and people skills.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations
• Resilience.
• Excellent knowledge of HMO/NHIS scheme.
• Good computer skills.