Nursing Home Business office Manger experienced with PCC, billing Medicare in a skilled setting, Medicaid and Insurance, and how to apply for Long-term care Medicaid. 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
Billing and collection activities across Medicare and Medicaid. Coordinates with third-party biller if applicable.
Assures proper accounting procedures and controls are in place and followed, especially segregation of duties.
Analyzes collections every month.
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
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care facility.
Must have working knowledge of Billing, bookkeeping or accounting principles, preferably in a healthcare setting including Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing