Business Office Assistant jobs in Portsmouth, OH

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Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Balances census in AR system to 24 hour nursing report or equivalent source document
• Verifies accuracy of resident master information in the AR system based upon admission paperwork and updates as necessary
• Adjusts Accounts Receivable and Statistical Reports, when necessary
• Gathers A/R ancillary charges
• Compares amounts on charge slips/invoices and credit notices with rate and charge schedules
• Processes invoices relating to A/R ancillary charges in a timely manner
• Posts charges to individual accounts
• Maintains Medicare Part A and Part B logs
• Posts charges to individual accounts
• Records cash receipts into the A/R system
• Computes and records cash receipt source documents
• Prepares Cash Receipt Report when monies are received and deposited; Matches and attaches appropriate receipt/remittance documents to Cash Receipts form
• Prepares billing forms, reports, and/or any attachments for third party pay sources
• Reviews aged receivables report
• Researches past due accounts
• Prepares private pay statements
• Consults with department heads to resolve errors in accounts
• Maintains Individual Collection records on past due residents
• Notifies Administrator of any resident accounts older than 30 days
• Answers telephone inquiries and routine correspondence concerning amount of resident account balances
• Works closely with the COunty Ohio Job and Family Services for Medicaid eligible residents and updates A/R system accordingly
• Prepares and submits required Medicare and insurance/HMO billing forms to UCHM
• Prepares and submits Medicaid billing, submits corrected bills as necessary
• May order office supplies
• Reconciles Petty Cash Log if applicable
• Prepares and distributes resident funds
• Oversees disbursement of resident funds withdrawals and deposits received by receptionist
• Reconciles Facility Resident Funds by reconciling transaction journal, resident petty cash and resident ledger cards
• Prepares and distributes residents fund account statements
• Ensures facility safe is locked when unattended (if the safe is located in the business office)

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) or related experience: Required
• Experience: Two (2) years or more of related experience
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in using a computer including Microsoft Office for documentation and communication purposes, must be able to create and alter spreadsheets using Excel, use the Internet and basic knowledge of office equipment.
• Certifications & Licenses: Must possess a valid driver's license; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
• Other Requirements: Previous experience in business office operations and/or 3rd party billing, required; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Special care or dementia care employees will have additional training in the care and treatment of dementia residents; Must be able to work with business office staff, community staff, residents and families; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

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