Job Summary
The Disbursement Associate is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all clinic-related payments, including supplier invoices, professional fees (PF) of healthcare providers, operating expenses, and employee reimbursements. The role ensures strict compliance with internal controls, healthcare-related documentation requirements, and applicable Philippine regulations.
Key roles and responsibilities
- Disbursement Processing (Clinic Operations)
Medical and clinic supplies (e.g., pharmaceuticals, consumables)
Equipment purchases and maintenance
Rentals, utilities, and service providers
Professional fees (PF) of doctors, consultants, and other healthcare providers
- Prepare checks, online payments and deposit payments in accordance with approved schedules
- Ensure all disbursements have complete supporting documents and proper approvals
- Professional Fees (PF) Processing
- Prepare PF payables based on validated schedules, clinic system reports, or endorsed billing summaries
- Ensure required documents are complete (e.g., SOA, acknowledgment receipts, ARs if applicable)
- Maintain confidentiality of provider compensation
- Accounts Payable Management
- Perform invoice validation and matching against:
Purchase Orders (PO)
Delivery Receipts (DR)
Service Agreements / Contracts
- Monitor due dates and prioritize critical vendors (e.g., medical supply chain)
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Clinic Operations, and Admin for discrepancies
- Reimbursements and Clinic Expenses
- Review and process reimbursements (e.g., clinic petty expenses, emergency purchases)
- Ensure compliance with company reimbursement policies and documentation standards
- Flag non-compliant or unsupported claims
- Cash Flow and Payment Scheduling
- Assist in preparing monthly disbursement report and summary of cleared checks
- Coordinate with Finance for funding and bank balances
- Help ensure continuous clinic operations by prioritizing critical payments (e.g., supplies, utilities, PFs)
- Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all payments are supported by BIR-compliant documents (e.g., Sales Invoices)
- Maintain organized, audit-ready files (physical and/or digital)
- Assist in preparation of documents for:
External audit
BIR requirements
Internal compliance reviews
- Internal Controls and Audit Support
- Strictly follow segregation of duties and approval hierarchy
- Ensure no payment is processed without complete documentation and proper authorization
- Assist in audit requests and provide supporting schedules and documentation
- Coordination with Clinic Units
- Work closely with:
- Procurement / Admin
- HR (for PF and reimbursements)
- Address payment-related concerns of doctors, consultants, and suppliers in a timely and professional manner
- Perform cashiering tasks if needed to assist patients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Financial Management, or related field
- At least 1–2 years experience in disbursement, accounts payable, or finance operations (healthcare experience is an advantage)
- Familiarity with:
- Professional fee structures (PF) in clinics
- Philippine tax and invoicing requirements (BIR compliance)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/clinic management systems
Skills and Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity (handles cash and sensitive financial data)
- Ability to manage deadlines, especially for PF payouts and critical suppliers
- Organized and systematic in documentation
- Good interpersonal skills for coordination with medical professionals and suppliers