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Medical Billing Assistant

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Salary:
#150,000
Posted:
April 21, 2021

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OLUSIJI OLADIPo john

Admin./Billing/HMO: Receivables Account & Business Development (BDM).

Personal data

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E-mail: adlupp@r.postjobfree.com

DEGREE: B.Sc. Finance (Unilag.)

SEX: Male

STATUS: Married

ADDRESS: 6, Abeokuta Street, Ebute-Metta, East, Lagos State.

Key skills

>Having in-depth knowledge of HMO Business as well as account reconciliation, debt recovery…

> Experienced in dealing with all stakeholders involved in Hospital activities…

>Innovative\Analytical thinking…

>Computer literate with billing accounting packages, etc.

>Superior interpersonal and coaching skills and ability to work well with staff at all levels.

>Proven experience in Crisis/Conflict Management.

Exhibit a high level of initiative, flexibility and credibility.

PROFICIENCY:

Dac-Easy Version 9 & 12 Accounting Package

Peachtree Accounting Package

Solomon IV Accounting Package

Microsoft Excel accounting package and Microsoft word, etc.

Activities and Interests: Travelling/Touring, Surfing the internet for informative and instructive materials.

An all-inclusive, nonclinical hospital personnel with proven experience in HMO/NHIS operations, credit control, debt recovery strategies (Receivable Management), etc and with strong financial acumen, I am equipped with business-finance approach to providing outstanding solution. Highly focus and multi-task with work experience at EKO Hosp. PLC, Ikeja and Surulere Offices, Holy Trinity Hosp. Abuja Office, etc. Degree holder in Finance from University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos. A Successful Team Leader that saw to the recovery of short-changed #3.5million from Two HMOs recently. An hospital “Business Development management staff” with increased marketing and collection ratio from 25% to 90% through effective implementation of credit philosophy/policy.

Work Experience

Westcare Specialist Hosp., Ejigbo Branch, Lagos: June.2018—Date

Designation: Billing/HMO Coordinator: Account Receivable & Payable (Billing/HMO), Marketing & Bus. Development.

Developed and executed high-quality invoicing and accounts receivable policies and procedures that aligns with organization’s overall objective of improve cash flow and minimized receivables.

Maximized revenue and mitigated credit risk exposure through effective credit control system.

Effective upward and downward communication of ideas and information that accomplishes organizational goals.

Negotiated HMO & Retainer contract and process tariffs; payment plans with customers/clients.

Ensured strict adherence to agreed tariff in preparation of HMO and retainers medical claims.

Online billing posting, prompt submission of HMOs and retainers clients’ medical claims on weekly/monthly basis.

Provided technical support to billing & account receivable staff, and ensures compliance to company set standards.

Prepared records of audits, analyzes all financial data and trends and schedules time for all account receivables and documented process.

Planned and implemented quality assurance for billing and receivable process.

Developed receivable and HMO team.

Participated in meetings, training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required for efficient job functions i.e HMO forum, personal development training.

Reviewed accounts receivables and proactively managed the collection process.

Handled a broad scope of internal processes including daily management of billing, collections, reconciliation, general ledger and month-end-closing with a focus on accounts receivable functions.

Prepared monthly statements by collecting data; analyzing and investigating variances; summarizing data, information, and trends; responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting financial data.

Ensure all team members follow the accounting principles in carrying out their duties, and reports deviations from credit standards.

Business Development Responsibilities:

Vendors/Stakeholders Relations: Working with various vendors agency to enhance brand and communication strategies. Managing relationships and contracts with external bodies to achieve the hospital profitability goal.

Client Relationships: Interacting closely with customers to understand who they are, what their health care requirements are and how we can bridge these gaps in services available. Managing new and existing channel partners, including evaluation, selection, contract negotiations and oversight of implementation activities.

Conducting Market Research & Outreach: Managing and coordinating on-ground marketing initiatives.

Business Development Planning: Working with the Business Development team to support programs and initiatives. Proposing a business development strategy for the health care facilities, managing the resources, budget, and impact, and focusing on results and revenue.

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To contribute to the growth of a progressive healthcare organization through hardwork, diligent and high level of precision.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Honesty and integrity

Smart, Good looking, Time-conscious, with good interpersonal skills.

Strong relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills especially with Senior Stakeholders in HMOs.

Ability to work under stress with or without supervision.

Reliable, loyal, enthusiastic, a consummate team leader

Strong leadership, organizational skill

High attention to details, trained in financial analysis and self motivated

Ability/skillful in Hospital Credit Control,etc.

Effective, multi-task, result-oriented, highly experience/skillful...

WORK EXPERIENCE (SUMMARY)

Westcare Specialist Hosp., Ejigbo Branch, Lagos:

Billing/HMO Coordinator: Account Receivable & Payable (HMO Billing), Marketing, Debt Recovery & Bus. Dev.

Westcare Specialist Hosp., Egbeda- Akowonjo, Lagos:

Account Receivable & Payable (Billing/HMO), Marketing & Bus. Dev. Manager.

Krown Hospital, Ipaja, Lagos: Admin.\ Finance\ HMO Officer.

Eko Hospital Plc,Ikeja Lagos: Snr. Medical Billing Officer, Credit Control Officer.

Eko Hospital Plc, Surulere,Lagos: Acting Admin./Medical Billing Officer.

HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL, Behind Old CBN Building Garki II, Abuja: HMO Medical Billing\Records.

REFERENCES:

On request.

Feb. 2017--April 2018: Westcare Specialist Hosp., Egbeda-Akowonjo, Lagos.

Designation: Head of Credit Control, Billing/Reconciliation/HMO & Client Services

Ensured consistent cash flow through effective and efficient management of receivables

Day to day responsibility for the implementation of Organization’s credit policy e.g. dispatch

of credit statement, reminder letters, emails and telephone credit chasing.

Liaised with accounting department in any client’s payments related issues.

Developed and maintained an effective and professional credit control function.

Built & maintained good clients communication and relationship with both corporate and

individuals i.e. resolved challenging accounts and other client-related issues.

Credit risk assessment of new and existing accounts/clients.

Provided debtor-related reporting and statistics to management with analysis and comments

on weekly basis. On boarding New HMO/Retainership Clients.

Prepared bills and claims in accordance with the agreed tariff, and expedite rapid dispatch to

meet deadline.

Worked closely with medical teams to find lasting solution to disputed on claims.

Made notification and obtained preauthorization for secondary & other services

from Health Insurance company..

Staff induction/customer service training.

Participated in the development and marketing of Medical Services/Products.

A member of strategy development committee & management team.

2011---2016: Krown Hospital Ipaja, Lagos.

Admin.\ Finance\ HMO Officer.

Responsibilities:

HMO: As stated above…

Admin.\ Operation Officer

Ensure smooth running of the facility i.e. sees to the day-to-day activities.

Making sure that the hospital and office equipment are functioning maximally.

Liasing with Govt. Authorities and other bodies on administrative matters.

Enforcing the company’s rules and Regulations with regards to staff discipline,etc…

Organising Training Programs, Seminars and courses for staff…

Put in place budgets for the general running of the facility…

Perform any other duties as may be assigned to me by management.

2005---2009: EKO Hospital PLC, Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos

Senior Medical Billing Officer (Acting H.O.D)

Responsibilities:

Officer-in- charge of In & Out patients bills (both company & private)

Reconciliation of patients account (both private and company: Retainership/HMO)

Prepare case-files for medical report and ensure final package of bills.

Obtain approval from NHIS\HMO to ensure payment

Engaged in the auditing of hospital consumables.

Engaged in the Credit Control activities as well as final bills packaging.

Other duties as directed by Revenue accountant

EKO HOSPITAL, SURULERE, LAGOS (Branch Office)

Billing/Accounts & Admin. (Acting)

Responsibilities:

Administrative and Accounting duties.

Maintenance-Repairs and Replacement etc

Reconciliation of both patients and company monthly statements of account

Other duties as directed by CFO,GM etc

2002---June 2005: HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL, Behind Old CBN Building Garki II, Abuja FCT.

Billing & Medical Records Officer

Responsibilities:

Updating periodically, billing guide

Preparation and forwarding of bills (In &Out Patients)

Proper record keeping- patients’ case-files etc.

Relief duties for the accountant on maternity/annual leave etc.

Relieve duties for Admin. and Account Officer.

Other duties as directed by GM

CURRICULUM VITAE



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