Patient Service Associate, Financial Counselling (ICH)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Financial Counselling Patient Service Associate in the Integrated Care Hub (ICH). The role involves guiding patients and families on hospital charges, subsidies, and financing options, and ensuring a smooth admission process.

You will interact with patients, coordinate referrals and admissions, and use hospital systems to maintain records. A Diploma/NITEC or higher and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/NITEC or higher in any discipline is required or advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial counselling on hospital charges, subsidies, financial assistance schemes and payment options.
• Review and process patient referrals, admissions and transfers according to established guidelines.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals, referring institutions and internal stakeholders to facilitate patient admissions.
• Manage admission documentation, referral outcomes and patient records using hospital systems (e.g. EPIC, NBS, eFC).
• Handle patient and next-of-kin enquiries related to admissions, billing and hospital services.
• Process payments and support front-counter administrative operations.
• Monitor referral and admission workflows to ensure timely follow-up and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and other departmental projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Empathy

Multitasking

Education

Diploma/NITEC or higher (any discipline)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), an anchor hospital is one of Singapores largest and pioneering multidisciplinary hospitals, with a dedicated healthcare team of over 11,000. We operate more than 2,000 beds and provide care across more clinical disciplines.

Overview

As a Financial Counselling Patient Service Associate in Integrated Care Hub (ICH), you will support patients and their families by providing financial counselling, explaining healthcare financing and payment options, and facilitating a smooth admission process. As a key touchpoint in the patient journey, you will play an important role in delivering a seamless, supportive and positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial counselling on hospital charges, subsidies, financial assistance schemes and payment options.
• Review and process patient referrals, admissions and transfers according to established guidelines.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals, referring institutions and internal stakeholders to facilitate patient admissions.
• Manage admission documentation, referral outcomes and patient records using hospital systems. (e.g. EPIC, NBS, eFC).
• Handle patient and next-of-kin enquiries related to admissions, billing and hospital services.
• Process payments and support front-counter administrative operations.
• Monitor referral and admission workflows to ensure timely follow-up and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and other departmental projects.

Requirements

• Diploma, NITEC/Higher NITEC in any discipline, GCE A/O/N Level.
• Prior experience in customer service, frontline operations or a service-related role would be advantageous.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a service-oriented and empathetic approach when interacting with patients and their families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using basic computer applications.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and respond appropriately to changing operational needs.
• Meticulous and able to handle financial and administrative information accurately.
• 5 days work week.

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