Business Office Assistant (Finance)

Park View Post Acute

Come join our team and start making a difference!

Schedule: Full Time 32-hours per week/Monday-Friday

Salary: $20.00-$24.00 hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.
• Complies with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Advises and educates on the facility's accounting policies and procedures, Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and insurance requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for facility to enter provider agreements with government programs or private insurers and negotiates terms.
• Prepares claims for skilled nursing services for submission to payor sources in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Monitors and engages in efforts to collect outstanding accounts receivables. Determines when delinquent accounts should be categorized as "bad debt" and advises Business Office Manager.
• Performs financial recordkeeping.
• Ensures that admission agreements are obtained from all new patients and are properly completed and signed.
• Filing, Scanning and other general clerical and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
• High school diploma is required.
• 2 years' experience in healthcare billing preferred.

Other Specific Requirements
• Must be able to write, read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to follow instructions and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, tools, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Works in all areas of the facility.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule maintenance activities.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with maintenance personnel and other department personnel.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to work in cramped spaces and in adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
• Must be able to move continuously throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires infrequent lifting of more weight up to 50 pounds. Occasional pushing and pulling of carts.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

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