Medical Billing Associate - Inpatient Department

Manipal Hospitals; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal Hospitals Bengaluru is seeking an Associate - IP Billing to manage inpatient billing, coordinate with medical and administrative staff, review patient records and services rendered, and ensure accurate invoicing.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, proficiency with hospital billing software and EMR, and good communication to resolve inquiries while supporting monthly closings and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with inpatient billing procedures and hospital billing processes.
• Ability to review patient records and prepare invoices.
• Knowledge of billing regulations and hospital policies.
• Experience with reconciliations to support billing cycles.

Responsibilities

• Process inpatient billing accurately and efficiently.
• Review patient admission details and services rendered.
• Generate invoices and ensure delivery to appropriate parties.
• Address and resolve billing inquiries.
• 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 basics

Tools

MS Office

Hospital billing software

Accounting software

Financial reporting tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

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

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with hospital billing software
• Familiarity with accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems.