IPD Billing Officer (Night Shift 12am till 08am)

This position involves managing patient billing processes in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The role requires accurately determining patient invoices by reviewing services documented in patient charts and consulting with physicians when necessary. The candidate will identify the responsible party by examining patient records and issue invoices by entering service data, calculating charges, and mailing invoices. Resolving billing issues is a key part of the job, which includes discussing contracts with third-party payers, explaining insurance coverage to patients, and negotiating settlements. Maintaining patient and invoice files through data entry and adjustments is also essential. The role involves providing billing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data related to third-party billings, accounts pending, and late charges. Continuous professional development is encouraged through participation in educational opportunities. The candidate will contribute to the overall mission of the medical office by completing related tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform duties in line with departmental policies and procedures.
- Determine patient invoices by capturing services noted in patient charts and clarifying services with physicians.
- Identify the responsible party by reviewing patient records.
- Issue invoices by entering service data, calculating charges, and mailing invoices.
- Resolve billing issues by negotiating with third-party payers, explaining insurance contracts to patients, and settling disputes.
- Maintain patient and invoice files by entering and adjusting data as required.
- Provide billing information through collection, analysis, and summarization of third-party billing data, accounts pending, and late charges.
- Update job knowledge by engaging in ongoing educational opportunities.
- Support the medical office mission by completing related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3 to 4 years of experience in Inpatient Department (IPD) billing.
- Strong understanding of medical billing procedures and insurance contracts.
- Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and third-party payers.
- Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate billing records.

Job Type and Work Location

- Full-time, contract position.
- Work is to be performed on-site (in person).

This role is ideal for candidates with a solid background in IPD billing who are looking to contribute to a medical office environment by ensuring accurate and timely billing processes. The position offers an opportunity to develop professionally through ongoing education and to play a vital role in the financial operations of the healthcare facility.