Patient Service Officer (Account Receivables)

Job description

Thomson Medical is in the midst of an exciting transformation, where new ways of working, systems and processes are re-shaping.

If you do not want to miss out this excitement and believe in our purpose in empowering life journeys by caring for generations of women, children and families, we invite you to apply for the following opportunity with us!

We are looking for a dynamic and energetic team-player who is keen to join our Business Office team as a Patient Service Officer focusing on Accounts Receivable (AR) in Thomson Medical Center.

(A) JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for resolving overdue bills including collecting payments from an individual, insurers and/or businesses responsible for the debt.

• Liaise with hospital appointed collection agency on the cases being referred to them.

• File claims to Small Claims Tribunal Courts including attending consultations and seek payment from debtors.

• Ensure that patients financial matters are handled in an efficient manner.

(B) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to locate those responsible for the unpaid bills and set up acceptable terms of repayment to protect the financial interest of the company.

• Purge monthly corporate bills from Thomson Wealth, 24hr Outpatient clinic, Thomson Women Cancer Centre, including .management of credit and debit notes for these departments.

• Ensure billings to corporate clients, inpatient/day surgery bills are included via portal or physical rendering of the monthly statement of accounts.

• Ensure billing to insurers include Letter of Guarantee (LOG), summary bills and discharge summary with a covering letter. Depending on the billing arrangements with the respective insurers, scan copies of bills via email are also acceptable.

• Conscientiously follow up for payment on cases who did not response to our reminders, including the ECO case, late charge cases, etc.

• Manage cases with instalment plan and ensure payments are paid on time.

• Send monthly SOA to corporate clients including the insurance companies and follow-up closely for payment.

• Ensure all follow-up actions for payment to be entered into HIS as case history.

• Assist in system implementation and upgrades, including redesign of workflows and processes based on best practices and automation.

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

(C) REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferable a polytechnic diploma holder.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in healthcare settings with AR knowledge.

• Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and multitasking skills.

If you do not possess the above experience, your application will still be considered on individual merits and you may be contacted for other opportunities.

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**We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.**