Business Office Manager

Lifepoint Health•Chesterfield, MO

22d•Onsite

About The Position

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Requirements

Accounts receivable and general accounting experience required
High analytical ability and strategic thinking
Professional communication with patients, physicians, visitors, and the public
Proficiency across multiple information systems/portals
Accurate data entry
Attention to detail and follow-through

Nice To Haves

Healthcare revenue cycle exposure preferred

Responsibilities

Perform accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, bank and other account reconciliations, accrual/recurring journal entries, weekly payroll reports, general ledger activities, financial analysis, and month-end close.
Maximize collection of medical services payments and reimbursements from patients, insurance carriers, and other payers; identify risks to the revenue cycle and implement/communicate mitigations.
Use web-based tools/portals and available resources to provide insurers with required information.
Navigate multiple information systems to select the correct patient account, review, and verify billable charges.
Participate in and assist with audits to capture lost charges and determine billing accuracy; support corrective actions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Collaborates closely with Patient Financial Services, HIM, clinical departments, and payers to ensure compliant billing and data integrity.
Maintains confidentiality of financial and patient information and adheres to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
May require periodic overtime during month-end close and audit cycles.