Billing Officer at First Rivers Hospital Limited

First Rivers Hospital Limited is located at 7/9 Old Aba Road, Rumuomasi / 250 Aba Express way Port Harcourt, with modern equipment. Through over 150 staff, 78 of which are core healthcare professionals, we are committed to the provision of compelling quality timeless medical services to our patients. Our objective is to maximally exploit medical sciences in the art of health management and preservation of life with regards to The Ultimate Intelligence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Billing Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and review patient invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with hospital billing procedures
• Ensure every patient receives appropriate billing and payment is processed through the cashier
• Process bills between the 1st and 4th of every month as per hospital policy
• Maintain accurate billing records and ensure correspondence with treatments provided
• Reconcile patient accounts and process complex financial transactions
• Serve as primary liaison between Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and the hospital's medical team
• Verify patient eligibility and obtain necessary pre-authorizations from HMOs
• Process HMO claims submissions and ensure timely payment collection
• Ensure all HMO platforms are adequately followed and patients are treated according to their plans
• Handle HMO patients whose coverage requires additional authorization or private payment
• Maintain secure and accurate patient billing databases
• Prepare and transmit insurance claims using electronic and paper processing methods
• Follow up on unpaid claims to minimize revenue loss
• Handle patient and insurance inquiries regarding billing matters
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies

Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Background:

• Minimum HND/Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional certification in healthcare billing (preferred)

Experience:

• Experience in hospital billing or HMO operations
• Experience with medical billing software, portals and HMO platforms
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-10 coding system

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Google Docs and project management tools
• Experience with billing software and electronic claims processing

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial transactions
• Time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of healthcare insurance policies and regulations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their qualifications and experience to: vacancy2@firstrivers.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.