Associate Executive, Business Office

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Mental Health in Singapore is seeking an Associate Executive for the Billing & Deposit Monitoring team. You will ensure accurate patient billing and collaborate with healthcare professionals and external partners to resolve issues, supporting timely finalisation of bills.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple departments to maintain accurate deposit and payment records.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Good writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the Billing Expert by ensuring patient bills are accurate and ready for finalisation.
• Work with stakeholders including healthcare institutions, government agencies, vendors, and patients to resolve billing matters.
• Monitor and investigate billing discrepancies and system errors; review transactions and unbilled cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

ITE/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Department: Finance (Business Office)

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Institution: Institute of Mental Health

Family Group: Ancillary

Position: Associate Executive

Department: Finance (Business Office)

Job Description

At the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), every role plays an important part in supporting patient care. As an Associate Executive in our Billing & Deposit Monitoring team, you'll be at the heart of ensuring patients receive accurate and timely billing services while working closely with healthcare professionals, external partners, patients, and caregivers.

If you are detail-oriented, enjoy problem solving, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to operational excellence and patient experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

Be the Billing Expert

Ensure patient bills are accurate, complete, and ready for finalisation by reviewing billing records, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.

Work with Multiple Stakeholders

Collaborate with healthcare institutions, government agencies, vendors, clinical departments, patients, and next-of-kin to resolve billing-related matters efficiently.

Monitor & Investigate

Take Ownership Of Key Billing Reports And Dashboards By

• Reviewing inter-hospital billing transactions
• Investigating billing exceptions and system-generated errors
• Monitoring unbilled cases and outstanding actions
• Ensuring charges are posted to the correct patient encounters
• Following up on pending bill blocks to facilitate timely bill finalisation

Support Deposit & Payment Management

Help Minimise Outstanding Balances By

• Monitoring inpatient deposits
• Following up on Medisave claims, insurance claims, and Letters of Guarantee
• Coordinating payment arrangements with patients, employers, and agencies
• Maintaining accurate tracking records and reports

Deliver Excellent Service

Provide support through phone enquiries, counter duties, and administrative operations, ensuring a positive experience for patients and stakeholders.

Requirements

Competency

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Good writing skills.

Educational And Professional Requirements

• Minimum ITE/Diploma with working experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (e.g. Excel and Word).
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with different stakeholders
• Customer-service oriented with a positive attitude

About IMH

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.