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 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 successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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