Business Office Manager

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

Work with each family member/resident to ensure timely and accurate initial certification and recertifications for Medicaid benefits.

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.

· The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. For additional information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com