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Tenwek Hospital
Health care + 1 more
Registration & Billing Clerk
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Description
Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experiencein a certain job or level.)Have 3 years progressive experience in a similar role within a busy hospital.
Requirements
Academic qualifications
Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field from a recognized
institution.
Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Part 2/Intermediate Level
Certified Health Information Management Systems (CHIMS)
Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience
in a certain job or level.)
Have a minimum of 1-2 years of clerical or accounting experience or similar position in the health
sector.a) Accurately capture prerequisite demographic information into the HMIS for all patients
l) Communicate appropriately and provide information to patients regarding hospital
coming for treatment.
b) Properly process and progress preauthorization’s for medical bills for clients with
insurance covers.
c) Perform clerical duties related to registration and billing according to standing orders.
d) Review discharged patients' cost sheets for accuracy and completion to prepare billing
statements.
e) Prepare billing statements for insurance companies, patients, and other third parties.
f) Process refunds for overpaid accounts.
g) Prepare reports and respond to inquiries concerning billing activities.
h) Analyse invoices and data for accuracy and completeness.
i) Serve and protect the hospital’s image by adhering to professional standards, hospital
policies, and procedures.
j) Verify that the disease code in the discharge summary matches the treatment provided
before invoicing.
k) Complete daily admission and claim forms and attach the correct requirements during
dischargel) Communicate appropriately and provide information to patients regarding hospital
processes.
m) Maintain proper handling procedures for claim documents.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the head of department or management.
o) Uphold office etiquette.
p) Ensure that patient cards are fully paid and that premiums exceed at least three months
from discharge to avoid rejected claims.
q) Batch claims according to the medication accorded.
r) Submit all batched claims to the NHIF branch for processing and payment.
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