Job Posting
HOSPICE OFFICE MANAGER JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the organization and coordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction. Provide administrative support to Hospice staff and Hospice Director. Duties include general clerical, receptionist, accounting, and project based work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
- A. Act as communication liaison between nurses, patients, physicians’ offices and other staff members or agencies as needed.
- B. General clerical duties including, but not limited to: copying, faxing, filing, mailing, and emailing.
- C. Design and implement filing systems, ensuring that systems are maintained and current.
- D. Monitor and maintain office and medical supplies inventory.
- E. Input and maintain all hospice patient records in electronic data system(s) (i.e. admissions and discharges).
- F. Verification of patient insurance eligibility, and submitting NOEs and Certification Requests.
- G. Prepare monthly reports and statistics for the hospital CFO.
- H. Prepare monthly budget reports for the Hospice Director.
- I. Conduct monthly chart audits for regular and on-call visits.
- J. Prepare quarterly admission and discharge reports for the Hospice Nurse Manager.
- K. Prepare and submit billing to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurances.
- L. Posting all charges and remittances to patient accounts.
- M. Prepare and submit Credit Balance Reports to Palmetto quarterly.
- N. Prepare quarterly visit statistics for the Volunteer Coordinator.
- O. Keep up to date on Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Insurance laws for hospice billing, coding, and documentation and reporting.
- P. Posting all charges and remittances to patient accounts.
- Q. Maintain record of DME rentals.
- R. Maintain current and new contracts (and renewals when necessary).
- S. Assist in obtaining information on new referrals, and maintaining the referral log.
- T. Assist with any and all fund raisers.
- U. Assist with Hospice Facebook post.
- V. Maintains and prints daily census
- W. Prints in-patient report for chaplain daily.
- X. Creates/updates forms
- Y. Prepares admit packets
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A. Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures.
- B. General business knowledge (operations, accounting, management, etc.).
- C. Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, and insurance entities software systems (CMS, Medicaid, BCBS, etc.)
- D. Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- E. Experience with CPSI software preferred.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
- A. Valid State Driver’s License.
- B. Current Automobile Insurance coverage.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- A. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
- B. Completes annual educational requirements.
- C. Maintains regulatory requirements.
- D. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- E. Maintain good public relations and communication skills.
- F. Maintain current and accurate knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
- G. Maintain a safe and secure working environment.
- H. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
- I. Wears identification while on duty.
- J. Attends annual review and in-services.
- K. Attends IDT/staff meetings as needed.
- L. Complies with all organizational policies.
- M. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- N. Reliable transportation for travel to service patients within 100 miles from Clay County Hospital.
- O. Any other jobs assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Position Type : Full Time
- Shift : Day
Contact Information
- Lori Gordon - HR Director
- Administration
- PO Box 1270
- Ashland, Al 36251
- Email: lgordon@clayhosp.org
- Phone: 12563541199