What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Office Manager position at River Hills Health and Rehab?
River Hills Health and Rehab -
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Administrator, the Business Office manager manages all business office functions and personnel including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, resident trust funds, and other assigned duties. The Business Office Manager ensures the financial systems are accurate, efficient, and in accordance with professional accounting practices, company policies, and government regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to assist with business functions for those residents who are unable to handle their own financial transactions or safeguard their own funds. Uses methods approved by the state and federal regulations
- Responsible for collecting accounts receivable with an emphasis on 100 accounts by using the following techniques / procedures :
- Conducts collection calls on delinquent accounts with letter documenting conversation
- Advises on payments not received by required dates, so late payment fees may be allocated
- Resolves balance disputes as needed
- Conducts follow-up on delinquent account pay dates
- Prepares analysis and reconciliation of accounts
- Prepares plan of action for follow-up of actions taken
- Gathers month-end medical reports and maintains file for reporting and ensures timely responses to Medicare requests for medical records
- Coordinates Medicare Part A determinations with the Nursing Department
- Ensures completion of Medicare Part A and B appeals on denials received
- Balances SUM journals to billing reports by the 10
of each month
Performs other related duties as required or requested
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English
