Summary: Responsible for the operations of the business office, including; accounts receivable, patient billing, and Resident Trust Fund.
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, BA degree in Accounting or Business is preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
Experience:
Three years of experience in accounts receivable, collections or similar
Essential Functions:
Sets up and maintains financial files for residents: billing, admission papers, state and Medicare reimbursement documents.
Completes receipt records, posts deposits, runs cash receipts batch listings, researches, prepares and posts adjustments, calls in deposits, and enters census into HPAS daily.
Coordinates and performs the collection of accounts receivable and past due accounts.
Reviews payment policies and procedures with new admissions and their responsible parties.
Prepares billing for agencies, Medicare, veterans, and other billing agents.
Administers an reconciles resident trust accounts and petty cash.
Prepares and submits corporate, Medicare and agency reports, ensures posting of ancillaries, and performs month-end close procedures.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of billing and collection practices and techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Skilled in the use of computers and the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to be flexible in work hours.
Ability to be accurate, concise and detail oriented.
Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
DISCLAIMER:
This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.