Finance Officer

Finance Officer

The Finance Officer is responsible for managing financial transactions, preparing bills, maintaining patient and invoice records, and ensuring accurate billing and accounting processes. This role involves working with various payment methods, analyzing third-party billings, and handling customer inquiries and complaints.

Responsibilities

• Receive payments through various methods and check for eligibility of HMO/Corporate patients.
• Prepare bill estimates and calculate bills receivable.
• Determine patient invoices by capturing services noted in patient charts.
• Provide billing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing third-party billings, accounts pending, and late charges data.
• Check data input on final bills for accuracy.
• Upload bills and claim forms online.
• Issue invoices by entering service data, calculating charges, and mailing invoices.
• Maintain patient and invoice files by entering and adjusting data.
• Manage account balances to identify outstanding debts or inconsistencies.
• Identify the responsible party by examining patient records.
• Issue customer account statements periodically or as needed.
• Send reminders for payments and contact patients when assigned.
• Update accounting records with new payments, balances, and customer information.
• Answer questions and handle complaints from customers regarding bills.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

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.
• Adherence 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.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: career_mlcc@medserve.ng using the position as subject of email.