Job Summary
Carry out billing activities related to
in-patients as well as out-patients as well as coordinate with the servicing
departments to finalize production of the bill.
Support the mission and
vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and that of
the Department.
Essential Functions / Task Groups
Functional / Administrative Duties:
Perform billing activities related to in-patients and carry out any
corrections or adjustments when applicable.
Perform data entry of hospital
charges as well as professional fees for patients and estimate missing charges
and check their type by contacting the doctors and the concerned
departments.
Coordinate with the Patient Access Department for any
discrepancy with the patient's admission class/name based on the discharge
status as well as finalize third party payer coverage.
Re-compute bills of
discharged patients related to third party payers including HIP patients after
checking the documentation.
Prepare post billing adjustment for bills that
were audited by third party payer or medical committee.
Split the bills to
the limited coverage as per the request of the Revenue Cycle Management
Director or Collection Department as well as transfer bills from one class
to the other after obtaining the Patient Access Department's
approval.
Perform other related duties as required or needed by the
department.
Critical Competencies
Client Focus, Achievement Orientation, Organizational Awareness,
Initiative, Communication Skills, Safety and Health Management, Problem Solving,
Professional Development, Team Skills, Planning and Organizing, Information and
Records Administration, Financial Management, Professionalism, Computer Skills,
English Comprehension.
Knowledge / Know-How
Knowledge:
Knowledge of procedures pertaining to MOPH and
NSSF payers as well as self paying patients.
CPT coding
knowledge.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Education:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in
Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
Experience:
Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in
billing, accounting or related field preferably in a hospital setting.
Languages:
Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (IET
>/= 500).
Preferred Languages: French is an asset.
Computer Skills:
Proficient in use of Microsoft office
applications and other software as needed for the job.
Impact of Actions / Decisions
Timely and accurate billing enhances
customer service and the institution’s image.
Job Structure
Work in accordance with established
policies and procedures.
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
Reporting Channel:
1st Level: Billing Manager
2nd Level: Revenue
Cycle Management Director
Supervisory Channel:
None.
Job Characteristics
Physical Effort: |
Little or no Physical Effort |
Work Schedule: |
Shift rotation basis |
Working Conditions: |
Normal |