Job Title: Billing Officer
Job Location: Lagos
Summary
- Billing Officers are responsible for maintaining records of charge for goods and services, as well as managing payment and accounts.
- They work at healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics where their job description entails compiling amounts
- Billing Officers are responsible for maintaining records of charge for goods and services, as well as managing payment and accounts.
- They work at healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics where their job description entails compiling amounts receivable and preparing invoices for clients.
- Billing officers at medical facilities monitor account balances to identify outstanding debts or inconsistencies in financial documents.
- They prepare and calculate bills receivable by collecting useful information such as discount rates and order amounts.
- Their role also involves utilizing computer systems to input and manage customer account information.
- Medical billing officers in performing their duties review information entered into an accounting system to verify it’s accuracy for final bill preparation.
- They receive and process cash/credit card payment for goods and services. They also prepare and issue periodic account statements to customers.
- These officers contact insurance companies to obtain information regarding patients’ insurance policies and degree of coverage.
- They maintain an up-to-date knowledge of insurance guidelines, medicare, and state Medicaid.
- They also follow up on outstanding claims within cycle time frame for standard billing.
- As part of their work description, medical billing officers respond to patient or insurance company inquiries concerning assigned accounts.
- They setup payment arrangements and work collection accounts for customers.
- They also stay abreast with product/service rates in order to ensure up-to-date billing software.
- Their duties also usually involve preparing, reviewing, and transmitting electronic/proper claims using billing software.
- They handle and address client follow-up inquiries, as well as resolve inconsistencies in billing.
- They also ensure proper documentation and storage of all accounting and billing records.
- They occasionally send payment reminders to customers and present periodic reports of job activities to upper management.
Educational Qualifications
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- Applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable higher institution
- Minimum of 2 years work experience.
Key Skills:
- Customer service
- Accounting and data entry skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance, Administration/ Office/ Operations |