Description
Essential Functions
- Establishes and maintains financial files for all residents related to admission, billing, and collection of accounts receivable in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepares accurate and timely billing for routine and ancillary services to state agencies, Medicare, Veterans Affairs, private payors and other billing agents. Actively manages collection process for facility.
- Maintains current copy of facility license(s) and proof of insurance coverage.
- Completes all necessary documentation and updates applicable system data related to cash receipts, account research and adjustments, transfer of depository cash, and daily census activity.
- Reviews payment policies and procedures with new admissions and their responsible parties.
- Documents business office processes on an on-going basis.
- Administers and reconciles resident trust accounts and petty cash at least monthly.
- Performs month-end close procedures and prepares and submits all required reports.
- When assigned by CEO, provides supervision and assistance to the Human Resources/Payroll designee and other business office staff.
- Provides support to other Business Office Managers, by working as a valuable partner.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- BA degree in Accounting or Business is preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
- Valid driver’s license required
Experience:
- Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
- Three years of experience in accounts receivable, collections or similar area of responsibility.
- Three years office or administration experience preferred.