Claims Administrator

FHLB Des Moines; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System in Limerick is seeking a Billing & Credit Control Administrator on a 35-hour week for a 1-year fixed term. You will support the Billing and Credit Control team, with responsibilities including BECS forms, debtor ledgers, and invoice processing.

The ideal candidate has 3 years in Accounts/Administration, a National Certificate in Business, strong IT and numeric skills, and excellent communication. Closing date 23 September 2026.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an Accounts/Administrative Department.
• National Certificate in Business or equivalent.
• Strong IT and numeric skills.
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance forms in BECS and ensure accuracy.
• Handle patient accounts and insurance queries.
• Prepare insurance claim invoices.
• Coordinate with consultants and external agencies for form completion.
• Prepare aged debt analysis reports.
• Provide relief cover for other administrative departments.
• Post insurer payments to debtor’s ledger.
• Manage patient refunds and excesses.
• Resolve debtor account queries with patients and insurers.
• Track insurer payments and reprint invoices as needed.

Skills

IT skills

Numeric skills

Telephone manner

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

National Certificate in Business

Cert/Diploma Business Studies

Tools

BECS billing system

Job description

Bon Secours Health System has a rich history in Limerick, beginning with the acquisition of Barringtons Hospital on George’s Quay in 2017. While the site has served the community well, its limitations led to our vision for a new, state-of-the-art facility to better serve the growing healthcare needs of the region. In 2021, we took the next step towards this vision by breaking ground on the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick in Towlerton, Ballysimon, with an investment of €190 million. This new hospital is now open and provides advanced medical and surgical care in a modern, sustainable setting. As part of Ireland’s largest private hospital group, Bon Secours Health System operates across the country, with over 4,000 staff members and a commitment to delivering compassionate, world-class healthcare. This new hospital in Limerick forms a key part of our ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients. The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, from cardiology to ophthalmology, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare provision in the Mid-West. We are still recruiting exceptional people to join our team as we continue to expand our services at our new state-of-the-art hospital.

Billing & Credit Control Administrator Full-time (35 hours per week) | 1 Year Fixed Term Remuneration: Grade 111 €31,934.00 - €49,416 (The salary will be the 5th point of the scale, based on this it maybe more suitable for someone at entry-level stage of their career).

Job Purpose: The Clerical Officer will support the Billing and Credit Control team, reporting to the Site Lead. To always maintain confidentiality and a professional approach.

Ideal Candidate: 3 years’ experience in an Accounts/Administrative Department National Certificate in Business or equivalent Strong IT and Numeric Skills Computer literacy Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills Organisational skills Strong degree of flexibility

Essential Qualifications: Cert/Diploma Business Studies

• Managing insurance forms in the online billing system (BECS).
• Handling patient account and insurance queries.
• Preparing insurance claim invoices.
• Coordinating with consultants and external agencies for form completion.
• Preparing aged debt analysis reports.
• Training and supporting new clerical officers.
• Coordinating Grade III support staff.
• Providing relief cover for various administrative departments.
• Posting insurer payments to debtor’s ledger.
• Managing patient refunds and excesses.
• Resolving debtor account queries, liaising with patients, insurers, and agencies.
• Tracking insurer payments, reprinting invoices, and gathering required information.
• Managing accounts for escalation and other ad-hoc duties.

Closing date for applications: 23rd September 2026 Panel: A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare. Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves. With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork.

Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.