LTC Business Office Leader: Billing & Compliance

CommuniCare Health; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, seeks a Business Office Manager to lead the facility's finance and billing team. The BOM will supervise the Assistant BOM, ensure accurate census and admission processing, and maintain compliance with Medicare/Medicaid policies while coordinating with executives and external parties.

The role emphasizes accuracy in billing, collections, and policy adherence, with oversight of staff and collaboration with the Executive

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in the business office of a Long Term Care facility.
• College degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, or related field.
• Prior supervisory experience and management training.
• Thorough understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care costing and analysis.
• Ability to use a computer and MS Office including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly BOM Admission Checklist and present weekly at morning stand up to reduce exceptions.
• Verify and tie out the midnight census for validity and accuracy on a daily basis.
• Complete admission procedures in absence of Admissions Coordinator.
• Conduct weekly Medicaid pending/collection blitz meetings with facility staff.
• Complete root cause analysis on accounts that contribute to bad debt and advise Executive Director regarding proposed solutions.
• Attend Utilization Review (UR) and PPS meetings as necessary.
• Supervise, organize, evaluate, and monitor all business office staff.
• Maintain and work within established departmental policies and procedures and ensure timely billing and collections.

Skills

Business office management

Supervisory experience

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Southwood Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, seeks a Business Office Manager to lead the facility's finance and billing team. The BOM will supervise the Assistant BOM, ensure accurate census and admission processing, and maintain compliance with Medicare/Medicaid policies while coordinating with executives and external parties.

The role emphasizes accuracy in billing, collections, and policy adherence, with oversight of staff and collaboration with the Executive