PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
\nAt Mary Begg, the Accounts Officer is based at a MBHS facility but works closely with the Finance team at Head Office to complete patient and\/or third party billing, manage petty cash, banking, stock count and review pricing of medicines and consumables.
\nKEY DUTIES:<\/p>\n
Ensure all patient billing at clinic \/hospital level is conducted accurately, competently and within the set timelines.
\nReview the accuracy of billing inputs done by the receptionist before the review done by the HO finance team.
\nAttend and respond to billing queries raised by the HO finance in a timely manner.
\nExpeditious attend and respond to queries from medical aid companies and contractors
\nConduct checks on the billing done by billing officers and share the results of such checks with the Revenue Controller on a monthly basis.
\nEnsure cash receipts from Private clients is properly secured in the safe and deposited into the MBCC bank account accordingly
\nEnsure all patient accounts receivables are processed on time, accurate and proper records are maintained and filed.
\nEnsure all patient billing at the clinic\/hospital is accurate and coincides with the items on the charge sheets for inpatient and outpatient billing.
\nAny discrepancies are addressed with the appropriate medical\/ nursing staff and rectified immediately.
\nEnsure Private clients are billed and payment for all services received and receipted
\nEnsure that all admitted private patients have deposited approved upfront payment .
\nInform front office staff of procedures to be followed when dealing with private clients
\nProcess all dental and physio bills. Clarify with the inpatient nursing\/ medical staff if items are unclear on the patient charge sheets.
\nFile all patient charge sheets and maintain proper accounting for audit purposes.
\nAssist with training any front office staff on the patient billing process and computer software systems to promote accurate and timely billing.
\nManaging all petty cash at the clinic and complete the petty cash register and request for petty cash reimbursement
\nSend a daily cash register by weekly to the Clinic\/Hospital Manager and Revenue controller.
\nCooperate with internal audit in the course of their audit duties
\nProcess all third-party contractors billing.\u00a0 Maintain proper records of all billing charge sheets.
\nBe on hand to give support to front office staff after hours, public holidays and weekends.
\nSupport and participate fully in monthly ,quarterly and yearly end stock counts.
\nSubmit all completed invoices, receipts and\u00a0 petty cash books to head office as instructed.
\nAll patient billing information must be backed up on the appropriate systems for accounting and record keeping purposes.
\nMaintain work operations by following policies and procedures as directed by the Company.
\nReport promptly any incident or adverse event relating to staff, patients\u2019 or visitors to the Chief Accountant or Hospital Manager.
\nCarry out any other assignment or duties given by the Chief Accountant or Clinic\/ Hospital Manager.<\/p>\n
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent
\nMust have a diploma in accounts\/ business administration or country equivalent.
\nMust be registered with the Zambian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) and maintain appropriate license (where applicable).
\nStrong organisational and communication skills.
\nAbility to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
\nMust be computer literate with excellent Microsoft excel and word acumen
\nExcellent team working skills
\nDetail oriented
\nStrong customer service skills<\/p>\n
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