OVERVIEW:
Performs business office functions under the direction of the Administrator in accordance with sound accounting practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility’s accounting functions under the supervision of the Administrator
· Monitor’s billing and collection activities. Coordinates with third party biller if applicable.
· Assures proper accounting procedures and controls are in place and followed, especially segregation of duties.
· Analyzes collections on a monthly basis.
· Responsible for all aspects of the resident trust accounting system, including security of patient funds.
· Manage the Medicaid pending application and conversion process to ensure timely resolution.
· Ensures procedures are followed to achieve an accurate and timely closing at month end and is the coordinator for the triple check process.
· Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner and in compliance with federal and state regulations
· Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of the business office
· Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis
· Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
· Experience in skilled nursing/ long term care facility.
· Must have working knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting principles, preferably in a healthcare setting to include Medicare, Medicaid and third-party billing
· Bachelor or Associate degree from accredited college with specialization in business or accounting is preferred
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· This position may supervisor the business office coordinator
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· This job operates in a professional healthcare office environment
· This role routinely uses standard office equipment
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