Job Description

• Promote the mission, values, and vision of the hospital
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain dialysis treatment approval when necessary for new patients.
• Key and record daily patient charges.
• Bill primary and secondary payers in a timely manner.
• Key and post cash/remittance advises.
• Review all patient accounts and follow up appropriately in a consistent and timely manner.
• Update patient files as needed.
• Read and communicate new information received from insurance companies where applicable.
• Balance accounts receivable and claim over payment accounts and maintain accurate sub ledgers.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other information
• Input accurate information into the computer application, verify and reconcile information pertaining to accounting responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification of Diploma, OND/HND in accounting or equivalent (BSc preferred)
• CPA equivalent is required
• Certified Healthcare Financial professional is an added advantage
• Two (2) years’ experience in a mid-large organisation with experience in payroll and financial statement preparation
• Experience with financial analysis, revenue accounting for healthcare, and healthcare and payer contracting.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Completes work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Should be able to function with minimum supervision in a responsible and mature manner.
• Excellent customer service skills as relations to patients, business contacts, and employees
• Should possess excellent communication skills
• Should possess excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
• Balance accounts receivable and claim over payment accounts and maintain accurate sub ledgers.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other information
• Input accurate information into the computer application, verify and reconcile information pertaining to accounting responsibilities