Billing Officer at Lily Hospitals Ltd

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.

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.