Business Office Manager

Lanessacare; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Business Office Manager to join their team in Rhode Island. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as overseeing accounting functions and managing patient accounts while ensuring high-quality customer service. Candidates should possess an associate's degree in Accounting and relevant experience, with opportunities for career advancement within the respected facility supported by a range of benefits including competitive pay and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in bookkeeping or accounting practice required.
• Experience in health care accounting preferred.
• Ability to type 45 words per minute and use a 10-key calculator.

Responsibilities

• Bill and collect all patient accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts and financial transactions.
• Oversee employee training, hiring, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Communication

Decision Making

Organization

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Job description

We are hiring a Business Office Manager to join our dynamic care team at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Providence!

Full-time salaried position with weekly pay. Summit Commons is a skilled nursing facility.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As the Business Office Manager, you assist in the day-to-day accounting function of the facility in accordance with current applicable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to the long-term care operations, and as may be directed by the Administrator or Accountant.

Education & Experience:

• Must possess an associate’s degree in Accounting and/or an equivalent of two (2) years training and experience in health care accounting, billing & collections.

• Must have as a minimum two (2) years experience in bookkeeping or accounting practice.

• Experience in health care accounting preferred but not required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Bill and Collect all Patient Accounts.

• Balancing and updating monthly closing.

• Communicate all potential Patient AR Account issues with Administrator.Supervise and oversee employee with regard to training of job functions, hiring, and firing and employee performance evaluations.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all job descriptions within the department.Discuss billing situations with residents and/or responsible parties.

• Stay current with intermediary procedural changes.

• Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, including all accounts, journals, deposits, ledgers, etc.

• Maintain accurate census data.

• Secure all cash and valuables on hand, per policy.

• Oversees and supervises Assistant Business Office Bookkeeper.

• Maintains Resident Trust or where applicable delegates the responsibility.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must be able to type 45 words per minute and use a 10-key calculator.

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing sound accounting techniques.

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing accounting practices.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.