Business Office Manager

Only applicants with minimum 1 year SNF experience will be considered.

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to manage the billing functions of the facility in an accurate and timely manner while complying with federal, state and local requirements that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator.

The Business Office Manager will work cooperatively with all departments. They will maintain processes and systems in place to ensure timely and accurate collection of accounts receivable (see duties for more details). They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurate record keeping of the daily census statistics and payers

Daily deposits and accurate and timely posting of cash receipts

Obtaining required authorizations for all services received

Billing all payers timely according to the schedule provided on the monthly AR Calendar-Medicare, MediCal, Medicare Advantage, Managed MediCal, Workers Comp, Commercial payers and patients and / or patient representatives

Timely follow up on all outstanding accounts to ensure facility goals are met in DSO, Bad Debt and collection percentages

Protecting PHI per HIPAA guidelines

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Working with other Department Heads as needed

Attending meetings as needed

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred; however a combination of education, experience and training in skilled nursing accounting will be considered

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting principles for skilled nursing

Knowledgeable governmental accounting (budgeting, costing, taxation, etc.)

Proficient and accurate with data entry and 10-key calculator

Proficient usage of accounting software and Excel

Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Must be able to stand, bend and reach throughout the day

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time working on a computer

Repetitive hand motion

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Ability to read fine print on financial statements and invoices

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