Business Office Assistant

Overview

Business Office Assistant

Come join us at Wesleyan to make a difference!

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance 
• $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year 
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus Program

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Business Office Assistant is to assist the Business Office Manager in the organization and performance, facility Business Office functions.

• Assisting with the verification of payer eligibility for all patient admission inquiries;
• Entering and posting census, resident fund transactions, cash receipts, adjustments and ancillaries;
• Assisting with communicating census information with pharmacy, labs and other outside providers;
• Assisting with completing facility and resident trust deposits;
• Assisting with the completion of all month-end activities by established deadlines;
• Assisting with Pre-Admission paperwork to local area on aging upon admission;
• Assisting with the distribution of resident funds and facility petty cash;
• Assisting with the facility’s front office and reception areas;
• Assisting with Payroll or HR duties as directed;
• Creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the facility;
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times; &
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

• Must possess specific educational and experience requirements such as:
  • Must have high school diploma or GED; &
  • Ten key calculator and keyboarding.
• Must possess knowledge of accepted accounting practices required.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the principles Business Office policies/procedures.
• Must possess interpersonal skills such as:
  • Possessing basic typing, computer, and good organizational and communication skills;
  • Possessing knowledge in the usage of computers and data input/output to include report retrieval;
  • Possessing the ability to develop and interpret Business Office policies/procedures and apply them in specific situations;
  • The ability to follow oral and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action;
  • The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language;
  • The ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices;
  • Demonstrating the ability of personal integrity and dealing tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel;
  • Being in good physical and mental health, free of communicable diseases;
  • The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel;
  • Possessing sound judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures;
  • The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within  Compliance;
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning;
  • The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics, and
  • The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Desired qualifications include:
  • Experience in long-term care, medical billing and knowledge of general ledger accounting.