Business Office Manager - FT - Days (75011)

Hamilton Health Care System•Dalton, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs the overall business/accounting activities in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and as directed by the Administrator, to provide that proper administrative procedural guidelines are maintained.

Requirements

Should possess as a minimum a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration/or Accounting Major but not required.
Long Term Care experience in accounts payable and receivable.

Responsibilities

Manage the Business Office so that confidentiality of clinical, personnel, and business records are maintained.
Maintain an accurate daily census in Point Click Care.
Interpret and analyze the accounts receivable reports and inquiries in order to provide correct balances and to collect outstanding balances.
Initiate actions necessary in a timely manner to provide accurate balances.
Communicate with patients and/or responsible parties, insurance companies and government agencies in order to collect outstanding receivables due from them.
Participate in the admission process conducting pre-admission financial counseling on each prospective patient for the purpose of determining the probable payor source and discussing services available to the patient.
Interact with patients and families discussing any concerns regarding their financial status with the center.
Knowledge and compliance with rules and regulations governing payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance companies including daily Deposits, posting and month end.
Knowledge and compliance with the procedural guidelines for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Patient Trust Fund.
May be required to manage other positions in the Business office such as the Financial Counselor.
Establish and maintain effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.
Comply with established budget restraints.
Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to perform job and in accordance with established departmental budget.
Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.
Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
Comply with all Privacy and Security programs.
Attendance
Punctuality
Professional Appearance
Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.