Hospital Billing Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Healthcare Management Trust (HMT)- Ethos

The Healthcare Management Trust is a charity built on a defining set of principles which are at the heart of everything we do; they make us who we are and ensure that we stand apart from others within our sector.

We acknowledge and value the ethos and mission of the founders of HMT, our Homes and our Hospitals; we will ensure that these principles continue to be at the heart of our work.

HMT believes everyone has the right to dignity, privacy and respect and we pride ourselves on providing quality and considered care to each and every individual in a safe, comfortable environment. We look to engage with people who can carry this vision through with commitment, enthusiasm, care and attention.

Overall Purpose:

The Billing Officer will ensure that invoices are produced in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Hospital. Other administrative duties will be required to collect payments from patients prior to admission to ensure a comprehensive, and competent billing function for the Hospital.

Ensure effective communication between Consultants, internal departments and patients.

Role Responsibilities

· To ensure that all charges incurred by St Hugh’s patients are entered onto the system and are complete, accurate and timely, in accordance with the policies and procedures and the Master Charge Sheet.

· To update and maintain the database required by the CCG and the Department of Health.

· Ensure all correct HRG Codes and Tariffs are used before raising invoices.

· To collect and process payments from patients prior to their admission via our Global Payments system and issue a corresponding receipt for the patient.

· Ensure all documents present for billing have been correctly prepared by other departments.

· Maintain relevant Purchaser and Provider information in CC8.

General Responsibilities

· To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others whilst at work, including colleagues, residents and visitors to the Home and for alerting the officers responsible to any hazards or potential risks to health and safety.

· To be fully conversant with the HMT policies relating to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing.

· To ensure compliance with the HMT Information Governance Policy, maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality around issues that may be personal or commercially sensitive.

· Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships both with colleagues, residents, visitors and other health professionals and agencies.

· To act as an ambassador for the HMT company Vision and Values.

· To promote equality and diversity at all times and across all work activities.

· To adhere to HMT policies and procedures.

· Attend mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required

· To undertake any other duties and accountabilities which would be lawful, reasonable and appropriate to the role.

Skills and competencies

· Practical knowledge of administration processes

· Demonstrate strong organisational skills and abilities

· Ability to work on own initiative also as part of a team

· Be IT literate, basic level user of Microsoft Office

· Excellent communication skills

· High standard of accuracy

· Understand the importance of confidentiality

· Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel

· Data Inputting

· Experience of working in a fast-paced environment

· Experience of working in Healthcare

Note: This is an outline job description setting out general responsibilities and tasks the post-holder may be required to undertake. It is not comprehensive and the post-holder may be required to carry out other duties and responsibilities from time to time as determined by HMT. The job description will also be subject to change in-line with the needs of the Home and the Organisation.

Staff will be expected to carry out their duties in line with their terms and conditions and contract of employment, the standards stated in the staff handbook and will be required to follow HMT policies and procedures.

Staff have a contractual duty to ensure that mandatory training is current and will be expected to participate and undertaken further developmental training specific to their role

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Desirable

• Practical knowledge of administration processes
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and abilities
• Ability to work on own initiative also as part of a team
• Be IT literate, basic level user of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• High standard of accuracy
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Data Inputting
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of working in Healthcare

Qualifications

Essential

• Billing experience
• invoice experience

Desirable

• NVQ

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital

Address

St. Hughs Hospital

Peaks Lane

Grimsby

DN32 9RP

Employer's website

https://hmtsthughs.org/ (Opens in a new tab)