In Patient Billing Associate - Admissions & Billing Department

Manipal Hospitals; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal Hospitals is seeking an IP Billing Associate to manage inpatient billing efficiently in a hospital setting. The role involves reviewing patient records, preparing invoices, handling billing inquiries, and coordinating with medical and administrative staff to ensure timely, accurate billing.

The candidate will maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulations while supporting financial reporting and audits. Training new staff in billing processes may also be required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving abilities with a customer-focused approach.
• Familiarity with healthcare billing software and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and coding.

Responsibilities

• Process inpatient billing efficiently and accurately.
• Review and verify patient admission details and services rendered.
• Generate invoices and ensure they are delivered to the appropriate parties.
• Address and resolve billing inquiries from patients and healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with medical and administrative staff to gather necessary documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing regulations and hospital policies.
• Support monthly financial reporting and audits related to billing activities.
• Assist in training new staff in billing processes as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Healthcare billing software

EMR familiarity

Medical terminology & coding basics

Tools

Hospital billing software

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Medical coding packages

Job description

WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH IP BILLING EXPERIENCE IN A HOSPITAL. OTHERS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY

Role & responsibilities

Process inpatient billing efficiently and accurately.

• - Review and verify patient admission details and services rendered.
• - Generate invoices and ensure they are delivered to the appropriate parties.
• - Address and resolve billing inquiries from patients and healthcare providers.
• - Collaborate with medical and administrative staff to gather necessary documentation.
• - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing regulations and hospital policies.
• - Support monthly financial reporting and audits related to billing activities.
• - Assist in training new staff in billing processes as needed.

Preferred candidate profile

The Associate - IP Billing will be responsible for managing and processing inpatient billing procedures to ensure accurate and timely billing of hospital services. This role involves coordinating with medical staff, administrative personnel, and patients to facilitate smooth billing operations. Key responsibilities include reviewing patient records, preparing invoices, handling billing queries, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulations. The Associate will also assist in maintaining financial records and performing reconciliations to support the billing cycle.

Skills Required: -

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving abilities with a customer-focused approach Familiarity with healthcare billing software and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and coding.

Tools Required: -

• Experience with hospital billing software
• Familiarity with medical and surgical packages
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems.