Business Office Clerk

PA Peterson at the Citadel; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Peterson at the Citadel seeks a Business Office Clerk responsible for accounts receivable, maintaining accurate accounting records, and assisting with Medicaid applications. Candidates should possess organizational and communication skills, and experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred. Join a growing team that values personalized care for residents and their families.

Benefits

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping courses or experience preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely collection of accounts receivable.
• Maintain financial files on all residents and complete Medicaid applications.
• Prepare and scan deposits and perform weekly collections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic systems processing

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Basic understanding of Medicare and Medicaid claims processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic accounting or bookkeeping courses

Experience working in a skilled nursing facility

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

PA Peterson at the Citadel is seeking a Business Office Clerk to join their team! The Business Office Clerk is responsible for the timely collection of accounts receivable from all payor sources, updating the accounting systems at the nursing facility and those which interface with the home office. They are directly involved in the maintenance of accurate and complete accounting records, census information, billing ad resident accounts receivable statements.

Business Office Clerk Duties and Responsibilities :

• Complete Payer setup and changes for all residents.
• Ensure that Medicaid applications are completed by coordinating with Admissions Department and family.
• Maintain financial files on all residents.
• Complete RFMS Authorizations for new Medicaid / Medicaid Pending Residents. Open RFMS Account if necessary.
• Verify responsible party in PointClickCare has a complete address and phone number for statements and collection calls upon admission.
• Prepare and Scan Deposits.
• Update Corporate Office on all Medicaid changes including admissions, discharges, payer changes, and income changes.
• Rerun Medicare and Medicaid eligibility monthly for all residents.
• Make weekly collection calls to families for private pay, resident liabilities and any other outstanding accounts.
• Run Current Eligibility and Review for All Medicare Residents to ensure Coverage / Days.
• Backs up the Receptionist, answering phones, giving tours, and explaining admission forms and agreements to residents and families.
• All other duties as assigned.

Business Office ClerkQualifications and Skills :

• Basic systems processing.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic understanding of Medicare and Medicaid claims processing preferred.

Business Office Clerk Education and Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping courses or experience preferred.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Physical Requirements :

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.

Citadel Healthcare Benefits :

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https : / / www.greatplacetowork.com / certified-company / 7020324

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Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability, or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.