Assistant Business Office Manager

Summary

Responsible for directing the billing, accounts receivable, ensures processing and coordinated these functions with the corporate office.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages collections of past due residents’ accounts receivables and provides reports on these to the administrator and to corporate headquarters.
• Accumulates, maintains, and complies statistical information as directed.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with intra-departmental staff and other departments within the facility to ensure fiscal services and activities are maintained to meet the needs of the facility and the corporation.
• Manages resident trust funds and maintains confidential files.
• Directs processing of accounts receivable, adjustments, private and third party agencies, census information.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Evaluates and monitors performance of business office staff and recommends adjustments or corrections as required.
• Maintains and directs the implementation of corporate fiscal policies and procedures.
• Coordinates all facilities fiscal processes with the corporate office.
• Organizes, evaluates, and monitors business office operations to ensure these functions are performed effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must possess an associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related experience.
• Must possess strong organized skills.
• Must have knowledge, and experience, using computers and office machines.
• Must have 2 years financial experience in health care setting, some of it in a supervisory capacity. Long-term care experience a must.
• Must be courteous and tactful at all times.
• Must possess ability to positively interact with personnel, customer, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours when necessary.
• Must have working knowledge of current insurance procedures, contracts, etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to healthcare financial processes.
• Must have ability to use standard office equipment and have basic computer skills.
• Must possess ability to make independent decisions and problem solve as appropriate.
• In lieu of educational requirements, will consider someone with four years financial experience in a health care setting, some of which must be supervisory.
• Must possess ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the business department.
• Must exercise discretion in handling of confidential information.