Billing Officer at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Ltd, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Billing Officer

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Billing Officer to join our team in Warri
• The Billing Officer will be responsible for preparing and issuing accurate bills, managing patient accounts, and ensuring seamless billing operations in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate bills to patients for services rendered.
• Verify and process insurance claims, ensuring proper documentation.
• Reconcile patient accounts and address discrepancies promptly.
• Assist patients with payment processing, including cash, credit, and insurance payments.
• Ensure timely posting of payments and balances in the hospital’s financial system.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of all billing activities.
• Generate and provide financial reports to the management team as required.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding billing issues and resolve disputes professionally.
• Educate patients on billing procedures and payment policies.
• Ensure compliance with hospital billing policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a billing role, preferably in the healthcare sector.

Skills:

• Proficiency in billing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing practices and insurance processes is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Application Closing Date
7th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (doc format) to: [email protected] using "Application for Billing Officer - Warri" as the subject of the mail.