Business Office Manager

The Laurels of DeKalb - The Business Office Manager will need to have experience and/or basic knowledge with billing and collection procedures, i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance and Private Insurance. AR/AP experience is a must.Position SummaryThe Business Office Manager directs the overall administrative, billing, accounting, and payroll functions of the Business Office in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Ciena Standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsMinimum of/equivalent experienceTwo (3) years of office management experience preferredOne (2) year in Long Term CareSpecific Job Requirements·       Prepare daily bank deposit for the General Account and post to Point Click Care.·       Prepare daily bank deposit for the Resident Trust Account and post to Point Click Care. ·       Distribute Petty Cash from Trust Account to Residents. ·       Be prepared for State Survey regarding the Resident Trust Account and Notices of Non Coverage for Medicare Residents.·       Maintain Resident Trust Authorizations.·       Assist with Medicaid applications.·       Enter Level of Care Determinations in State System.·       Mailing private statements after reviewing. ·       Making private collection calls on outstanding payments and enter notes in Point Click Care.·       Running eligibility checks in Point Click Care or appropriate website.·       Checking Consolidated Billing Invoices.·       Mailing notices of Medicare Non Coverage and Advance Beneficiary Notices.Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the business office functions in the post acute care facilityMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentMust perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.Collaborates and works daily, weekly, monthly with the Corporate Business Team.Essential FunctionsEffectively manage and oversee bookkeeping functions including: posting payments and charges to patient ledgers, balance daily receipts, collect delinquent accounts, evaluate the need for referring delinquent accounts to collection agenciesWork closely with the Admission team on insurance verification and daily censusMaintain facility checkbook and reconcile checkbook regularlyManage and oversee patient accountsRecruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise the business office assistantEffectively manage and operate within budgetExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English language ·       Job Type: Full-time·       Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceTuition ReimbursementWork Location: In person IND123