Senior Business Office Manager: Skilled Nursing Billing

NILES NURSING AND REHAB; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance.

Dental, vision, and disabilitycoverage

Job summary

Niles Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an experienced Business Office Manager to oversee financial and administrative functions within the facility, including resident billing, accounts receivable, payer management, census reconciliation, and resident trust records.

The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, and knowledgeable about Medicare and Medicaid billing procedures, with a background in skilled nursing facility billing and strong communication with residents, families,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Coursework or experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or business administration preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with resident billing, accounts receivable, payer verification, and government healthcare reimbursement is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile daily resident census records within the facility's designated systems.
• Establish and update resident payer information, including changes in coverage and payment responsibility.
• Coordinate with the admissions team and residents' families to facilitate completion of Medicaid applications.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records for all residents.
• Process required authorizations for Medicaid and Medicaid-pending residents and establish applicable accounts as needed.
• Assist residents with representative payee arrangements and Social Security address updates when appropriate.
• Verify that responsible-party contact information is complete and accurate to support billing communications and account follow-up.
• Prepare, process, and scan financial deposits in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate changes in resident status, payer source, income, admissions, and discharges to the appropriate administrative contacts.
• Conduct routine follow-up with residents and responsible parties regarding outstanding balances, private-pay accounts, and resident financial obligations.
• Complete Medicaid eligibility renewals, redeterminations, and required reauthorizations.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to Medicaid-pending accounts.
• Participate in Medicare review meetings and related administrative discussions.
• Verify Medicare eligibility and review coverage information and remaining benefit days for applicable residents.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all resident financial and billing records.
• Perform additional administrative and financial duties as assigned.

Skills

Admin systems

Outlook

Excel

Communication

Medicare knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping/Accounting coursework

3+ years in long-term care billing

Tools

Billing software

Resident billing systems

Job description

Niles Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking an experienced Business Office Manager to oversee financial and administrative functions within the facility, including resident billing, accounts receivable, payer management, census reconciliation, and resident trust records.

The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, and knowledgeable about Medicare and Medicaid billing procedures, with a background in skilled nursing facility billing and strong communication with residents, families,