Billing Officer at Diani Beach Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Billing Officer

    Diani Beach HospitalNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

    Apply by

    28 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Healthcare, Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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    Job Description

    Diani Beach Hospital is seeking a Billing Officer to manage patient billing processes, ensure accurate claims processing, and provide excellent customer service. The role requires a strong background in finance or accounting, with specific experience in healthcare billing.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage patient billing processes
    • Ensure accurate claims processing
    • Provide excellent customer service

    Required Qualifications

    • Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Health Records or related field.
    • Minimum 2 years' experience in healthcare/hospital billing
    • Experience in medical insurance and claims processing is an added advantage.
    • Strong numerical, analytical reconciliation, and customer-service skills
    • Proficiency in MS Office and hospital billing systems.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Education Level

    Diploma

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Finance

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your application to hr@dianibeachhospital.com.

    Show Your Billing Precision and Insurance Know-How

    Billing roles in hospitals demand accuracy and a calm head under pressure. Hiring managers will look for proof you can handle claims, reconcile accounts, and keep patients satisfied.

    1. Highlight your healthcare billing experience: If you have worked in hospital billing, make it the first thing on your CV. Use numbers: how many claims you processed per month, error rates you reduced, or revenue you recovered.

    2. Show your insurance claims expertise: Detail your experience with medical insurance, including specific insurers you dealt with and types of claims (inpatient, outpatient, pre-authorizations). Mention any software you used for claims submission.

    3. Prove your numerical and analytical skills: Give examples of complex reconciliations you handled, discrepancies you caught, or reports you prepared. If you have a track record of balancing accounts to the cent, say so.

    4. Demonstrate customer service ability: Billing officers interact with patients and families. Share a story where you explained a bill clearly, resolved a dispute, or helped a patient understand their insurance coverage.

    5. Emphasize MS Office proficiency: Be specific about Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables) and any billing systems you have used (e.g., Kenyatta National Hospital's system, or private hospital software).

    6. Prepare for a practical test: Many hospital billing interviews include a test on data entry, Excel, or a mock billing scenario. Practice working with numbers quickly and accurately.

    7. Research Diani Beach Hospital: Understand their services, patient base, and any recent developments. Mentioning something specific about the hospital shows genuine interest.

    8. Ask smart questions: In the interview, ask about the billing software they use, the volume of claims, and how the billing team interacts with other departments. This shows you are thinking about the role seriously.

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    Tags

    billing
    healthcare
    finance
    claims processing
    MS Office