• Application Deadline: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Officer (Billing)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role Description

• NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre is seeking a full-time Finance Officer(Billing) to join our team located in Lagos State, Nigeria.


• This individual will be responsible for ensuring all billing operations are conducted in compliance with the organization's policies and procedures.

Reports To:

• Finance Manager

Work Structure:

• Full Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Receive payments through various methods (cash, online payments etc.) and check for the eligibility of HMO/Corporate patients.


• Responsible for preparing bill estimate.


• Collect all the information needed to calculate bills receivable (order amounts, discount rates etc.)


• Determines patient invoice by capturing services noted in patient chart, clarifying services with physicians.


• Provides billing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing third-party billings, accounts pending, and late charges data and trends.


• Check the data input on final bills to ensure accuracy.


• Uploads bills and claim forms online.


• Issues invoice by entering service data; calculating charges; mailing invoices.


• Maintains patient and invoice files by entering and adjusting data.


• Manage account balances to discover outstanding debts or other inconsistencies.


• Identifies responsible party by examining patient record.


• Issue customer account statements periodically or whenever necessary


• Send reminders for payments and contact patients when assigned.


• Update accounting records with new payments, balances, customer information etc.


• Answer questions and handle complaints from customers regarding bills.


• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in billing and finance operations


• Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze financial reports


• Experience with billing software and other accounting software


• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines


• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills


• Customer service experience is a bonus.


• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Healthcare, or Related Field.


• Adheres to laws and confidentiality guidelines.


• Proficient in MS Office especially Excel; working knowledge of Sage 200


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to be polite and compassionate without lacking confidence.


• Sound negotiation and persuasion skills.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment