Assistant Business Office Manager

Life Care Centers of America; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Assistant Business Office Manager to assist with administrative, billing, accounting, and payroll functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in Medicare billing and excellent customer service skills. This vital role requires a detail-oriented individual who can ensure compliance and uphold the highest standards of care for residents and patients.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in post-acute care or geriatric field preferred.
• Experience in Medicare and Insurance Billing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of bookkeeping functions including payment posting.
• Maintain and reconcile facility checkbook regularly.
• Assume BOM duties in their absence.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent Decision Making

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

• The Assistant Business Office Manager assists the Business Office Manager in the overall administrative, billing, accounting, and payroll functions of the business office in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Reports to Business Office Manager (BOM)

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• One (1) year in post-acute care or other geriatric-related field preferred
• Experience in Medicare and Insurance Billing required

Specific Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the business office
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general business office responsibilities, cash receipts and billing, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
• Promotes a culture of integrity, maintains an “open door” policy, and does not participate in or allow retaliation against those who report good faith concerns
• Actively implements the compliance program and Code of Conduct and ensures 100% participation by department staff

Essential Functions

• Assist with effective management and oversight of bookkeeping functions including: posting payments and charges to patient ledgers, balance daily receipts, collect delinquent accounts, and evaluate need for and refer delinquent accounts to collection agencies
• Maintain facility checkbook and reconcile checkbook regularly
• Responsible for patient accounts
• Assume the duties of the BOM in his/her absence
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer

About the company

Our residents and patients matter most at Life Care Centers of America. Whether you’re looking for short-term rehab as you recover from surgery or you’re needing some extended medical care, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers are here for you.

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