Business Office Manager

DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Business Office Manager is to manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the facility and provide support to the facility Admissions Department in accordance with established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in implementing the day-to-day functions of the accounting department.
• Communicate with supplier/vendors concerning errors or questions on invoices.
• Maintain a file of copies of all charge slips, debits, credits, etc., issued to each resident.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivables. Report delinquent accounts to the Finance Department /Administrator.
• Perform functions of computer/data processor as necessary.

• Assist in interviewing residents/guardians/sponsors and obtaining required admission information and signatures

• Assist in the resident admission orientation program in accordance with our established policies and procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contracts, etc.)
• Maintain an accurate record of available bed and census
• Notify nursing when the resident has arrived at the facility to assure that a member of the nursing staff escorts the resident to his/her assigned room
• Complete other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high-school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in bookkeeping or accounting practices.
• Must have experience with Medicaid and Medicare.
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year experience in long term care admissions practices.