Admin I – OHIP Billing

Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: OHIPB001346 If applying by email, indicate the reference number in the subject line

Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Annual $51,319 – $68,932/ Hourly $28.197 – $37.874
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: April 2, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m. CST

Position Summary
The Admin I – OHIP Billing will work in a team environment and will be responsible for collecting, reviewing, verifying, and coding, all physician billings including third party billings for regional physicians with Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. (SLRPSI). The Admin I – OHIP Billing will perform various clerical and accounting support duties to ensure effective performance of all billing activities related to regional physician services.
Accountability
The Admin I – OHIP Billing is directly accountable to the Supervisor – OHIP Billing.

Qualifications
•Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.
•Grade 12 diploma or a combination of education/experience deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
•Minimum 6 months of administrative or clerical experience or a combination of education/experience deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
•OMA billing course or any medical office billing course is an asset
•Medical coding and billing experience preferred – Schedule of Benefits (SOB)
•Knowledge of medical office billing software is an asset
•Proficient data entry skills
•Excellent organizational and time management skills
•Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and emails
•Excellent communication skills including customer service skills, both verbal and written
•Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset
•Ability to perform the requirements of the job on a regular basis

Roles & Responsibilities
1.Ensure all billings, including third party billings, from all areas and all physicians are collected/received in department and reviewed for data entry/submission
2.Review physician billing sheets for billing entry
3.Using Schedule of Benefits (SOB) to code billing entries to submit to the Ministry of Health
4.Verify impatient and various hospital billing sheets prior to billing entry
5.Entering required claims information into online entry program for submission to Ministry of Health
6.Support incoming requests and provide information related to billings and other uninsured accounts receivables as requested
7.Prepare and submit all required reports/forms for regional physicians: compensation, authorization for billing forms, etc.
8.Corresponding with the Ministry of Health regarding inaccurate charges
9.Handling of sensitive and confidential material strictly in confidence in accordance with SLFNHA policies and Procedures and PHIPA
10.Orientate new Physicians and Locums to current billing requirements and provide materials to assist with reaching goals and bonus thresholds (i.e. Cheat sheets)
11.Provide ongoing OHIP billing training and technical support to all regional physicians as requested or deemed necessary
12.Ensure best billing practices are applied and OHIP billing updates are circulated to all regional physicians
13.Support processes and knowledge to obtain maximized physician billing status
14.Support improvements to avoid lost/missed billings by training, re-training, and suggesting improved processes and accepting responsibility
15.Maintain the document of all physician OHIP, CPSO and WSIB numbers, which includes Nurse Practitioners working out of the Northern Clinic
16.Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Working Conditions
•Prolonged sitting
•Frequent use of computer, keyboard and mouse
•Prolonged viewing of computer screens
•Must be willing to relocate to Sioux Lookout
•Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
•Required to work days, sometimes evenings and weekends, if necessary.
•Preapproved overtime as required

About Working with Us
The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe. We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
•Health and dental benefits
•Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service
•Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage
•Fitness reimbursement program
•Professional development opportunities
•Relocation assistance

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Careers

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at:

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com
No resumes received after application deadline will be accepted.

SLFNHA wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com