1. Departmental Leadership and Supervision
- Lead, supervise and coordinate daily operations of Cashiering and Credit Administration teams.
- Ensure adequate staffing, proper task distribution and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct regular briefings and provide operational guidance to staff.
- Monitor staff performance and provide coaching or corrective action when necessary.
2. Billing and Credit Administration Oversight
- Oversee the preparation, verification and submission of inpatient and outpatient bills to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Review batching reports, supporting documents and debtor tracking prepared by Credit Admin staff prior to submission.
- Ensure compliance with hospital billing policies, insurance guidelines and debtor timelines.
- Coordinate with the Finance Department to reconcile debtor accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
3. Cashiering Operations Management
- Supervise front-end cashiering operations for both outpatient and inpatient services.
- Ensure accuracy in cash collection, payment posting, refunds and balancing of daily transactions.
- Implement and enforce controls to minimize cash handling errors, shortage or variances.
- Review and approve daily collection reports before submission to Finance.
4. Financial Control and Compliance
- Ensure all billing and credit-related activities comply with hospital accounting standards and internal controls.
- Support Finance in monthly closing, reconciliation and audit documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information in line with data protection policies.
5. Reporting and Performance Monitoring
- Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly billing and collection performance reports.
- Track submission and collection timelines to ensure targets are achieved.
- Analyze revenue trends, outstanding debts, and claim rejections to identify improvement areas.
- Present performance updates to the Head of Business Operations and Management.
6. Process Improvement and System Enhancement
- Identify workflow gaps and recommend process automation or digitalization initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Operations departments to enhance system functionality and data accuracy.
- Develop and update department SOPs to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.
7. Staff Training and Development
- Plan and conduct periodic training for Cashiering and Credit Admin teams to strengthen technical and customer service skills.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and service excellence within the department.
8. Other Responsibilities
- Perform any other duties or special projects assigned by the Head of Business Operations or Hospital Management.