Admin Assistant at Chiromo Hospital Group

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1019486
  • Experience  2 Years
  • Qualifications  Diploma

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Reception Duties

  • Welcome patients, visitors, and other clients in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Register patients and verify personal and insurance information.
  • Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments.
  • Direct patients and visitors to the appropriate departments or healthcare providers.
  • Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls promptly.
  • Respond to patient inquiries and provide accurate information about hospital services.
  • Maintain the reception area in a clean, organized, and welcoming condition.
  • Receive, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence and documents.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with hospital policies.

Billing and Financial Duties

  • Generate accurate patient invoices for consultations, procedures, laboratory services, pharmacy services, and other hospital charges.
  • Process patient payments by cash, mobile money, cheque, card, or other approved payment methods.
  • Issue official receipts for all payments received.
  • Reconcile daily collections and prepare end-of-day cash reports.
  • Record billing transactions accurately in the hospital management system.
  • Verify insurance details and assist in preparing insurance claims where applicable.
  • Follow up on outstanding patient balances in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Assist with preparation of financial reports as required.
  • Maintain proper filing of billing records and supporting documentation.

Administrative Duties

  • Maintain accurate patient records and update hospital databases.
  • Coordinate communication between patients, clinicians, and other hospital departments.
  • Assist with filing, photocopying, scanning, and document management.
  • Monitor and report shortages of office and reception supplies.
  • Support other administrative functions as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration, Health Records, Front Office Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Training in medical billing or healthcare administration is an added advantage.

Experience

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility.
  • Experience using hospital management systems and billing software is preferred.
  • Experience handling cash and preparing financial reconciliations is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office applications and hospital information systems.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  • Strong ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Personal Attributes

  • Professional appearance and conduct.
  • Honest and trustworthy.
  • Friendly, patient, and compassionate.
  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Team player with good problem-solving skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands.

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