• Application Deadline:
• Position: Desk Nurse


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial  , Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Answers the telephone in a timely manner, assists or directs the caller to the appropriate person or department.


• Receives and updates patient information.


• Maintains files in the appropriate order.


• Establishes and maintains accurate patient records and record filing system.


• Accurately completes the registration process in the current computer system.


• Verifies patient’s insurance benefits.


• Processes pre-certifications/authorizations depending on the special requirements of the patient’s insurance company.


• Schedules appointments considering patient needs and utilizing the clinic time efficiently.


• Confirms appointments and maintains a full department schedule.


• Communicates any scheduling problems to the Department Manager.


• Receives cash, checks, and credit card payments and prepares receipts.


• Distributes mail to clinical staff.


• Processes requests for release of information in accordance with the policies set forth by the Medical Record Department.

Requirements and skills

• Experience as a nurse in an HMO


• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures


• Excellent knowledge of emergency care


• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times


• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Responsible and compassionate


• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills


• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills


• BSc or other diploma from a nursing program


• Nursing license is an advantage


• Good computer skills, especially data entry