Billing Nurse at Bollard Consulting Limited
Bollard Consulting Limited
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation and billing of all nursing-related services provided to patients. The Billing Nurse supports the hospital's revenue integrity by ensuring proper charge capture while working collaboratively with the billing, clinical, and quality departments.
- Review all documentation of nursing procedures and services rendered (e.g., injections, wound care, vital signs, catheterization, etc.) in patient CADEX & charge sheets report and are billed in the systems.
- Ensure all billable nursing-related procedures, consumables, and medications are captured in all inpatient bills.
- Collaborate closely with the Billing, pricing and Health Records Officer to review patient files (medical reports) and verify completeness and accuracy of charges in readiness for completeness of claims.
- Review all final interim bills as first level approver for medical technicalities.
- Document queries as per escalation matrix on email to avoid omissions or delays.
- Escalate discrepancies on medical technicalities & missing charges to respective supervisors.
- Ensure documentation practices meet clinical, legal, and quality standards.
- Respond to audits and quality queries related to nursing documentation and billing accuracy.
- To work at least 2 shifts in a month to support care improvement initiatives that relate to service documentation and patient records.
- Provide feedback and suggestions for improving documentation templates or billing workflows.
- Work with nurses and clinicians to promote correct service documentation and billing habits.
- Act as a resource to clinical teams regarding billing codes, chargeable items, and documentation requirements.
- Participate in regular training on billing protocols and quality standards.
- Support smooth collaboration between clinical, quality, and credit control department departments.
- Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council.
- At least 5 years of nursing experience that includes 2 in case management & billing.
- Knowledge of billing and hospital documentation processes is a key requirement.
- Understanding of SHA and insurance billing requirements.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication, ethical conduct, and teamwork skills.
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