Claims Executive Vacancy at Prepaid Medicare Services Limited


Posted on: Tue 01-02-2022

Prepaid Medicare Services Limited is a leading Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) and a major player in the Nigeria Health Insurance Industry with Head Office in Abuja.

We seek competent, experienced and dedicated individuals to fill the underlisted position:

Job Title: Claims Executive

Job Ref: CE-ABJ-01-22

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • Manages and administrates direction of billing for medical services provided to patients in order to ensure they receive care in the most efficient manner.
  • They work to plan, organize, and direct a medical claims department.
  • A healthcare Claims Manager also coordinates with representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate information in an efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

Include the following:

  • Function as an information source through telephonic assistance to members, providers, billings, and various company/department staff.
  • Provide pleasant customer experience through superior customer service methods, problem solving and real-time issue resolution.
  • Interact with provider community and various departments to resolve issues involving the membership and credentialing status.
  • Explain benefits, eligibility status, enrolment processing procedures and status of authorizations and referrals to callers.
  • Conduct member outreach calls as assigned to proactively educate members on services available (Welcome Calls).
  • Process complaints, following established guidelines.
  • Maintain knowledge of NHIS guidelines, regulations, and departmental policies and practices and maintain accurate documentation for compliance.
  • Answer calls professionally and respond to customer inquiries
  • Identify and escalate priority issues
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be a certified Registered Nurse, B.NSc Nursing with 3 to 5 years of experience
  • Must be willing to resume work 3 days after interview.
  • Must be willing to work 24 hours
  • Masters in MPH and MBA is a vital advantage
  • Knowledge of the operations of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and Health Maintenance Organization will be an added advantage
  • Excellent customer relationship skills
  • Good communication/presentation skills (both oral and written)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English language
  • Must be a team player, able to build and maintain effective and collaborative sales and marketing network
  • Must be able to take responsibility and demonstrate high level of integrity in dealing with all stakeholders.

Required Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required:

  • Good Typing Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional development through participation in continuing education and professional Organizations.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be Conversant with the HMO processes and Maintenance
  • Must also be good in Coordination, Listening, Scheduling and Teamwork
  • Must possess good administrative skills
  • Superior problem solving skills
  • Ability to explain detailed instructions articulately and clearly
  • Ability to analyse Information promptly
  • Exceptional customer services skills
  • Proficient in relevant computer applications
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
  • Knowledge of call centre telephony and technology
  • Relevant product knowledge.

Application Closing Date

4th February, 2022.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Job Reference as the subject of the mail.