Business Office Assistant

Henry County • Henry County, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Office Assistant supports Hillcrest Home’s daily financial operations by maintaining accurate records, assisting with resident billing and collections, processing accounts payable, and following up on outstanding financial matters. The role requires an experienced, organized individual who can manage assigned responsibilities, identify discrepancies, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with residents, families, vendors, payers, and facility leadership.

This is a part-time position at a skilled nursing facility. The starting hourly rate is $25.00, with annual increases. Employees are paid every other Friday by direct deposit. Shift differentials are $2.00 per hour for shifts from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and $1.00 per hour for weekend shifts. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of recent business office, healthcare billing, accounts receivable, or accounts payable experience, including at least one year in a skilled nursing or long-term care business office.
• Hands-on experience with billing follow-up, payment posting, account reconciliation, or invoice processing.
• Working knowledge of healthcare payer processes, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and computerized financial or billing systems.
• Ability to explain prior responsibilities and provide specific examples of resolving billing, collection, or payment discrepancies.
• Must be eligible on the Health Care Worker Registry.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience using PointClickCare financial modules.
• Experience with Illinois Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage, and VA billing.
• Experience tracking Medicaid pending accounts and supporting month-end closing.
• Associate degree or coursework in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with resident billing and collections.
• Process accounts payable.
• Follow up on outstanding financial matters.
• Manage assigned responsibilities, identify discrepancies, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate with residents, families, vendors, payers, and facility leadership.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Annual hourly rate increases
• Shift differential
• Weekend differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED