Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Job Title: Business Office Assistant (SNF)
Location: St. Anthony, MN
Department: Administration
Shift Hiring: Full-time
Description:
Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)
Comprehensive Health Plan Options
Medical and Prescription Coverage
Dental and Vision Coverage
$10k Life Insurance Coverage*
Supplemental Insurance Options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
Employee Support Program (ESP)
Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
Educational Support
Team Member Referral Bonus
Shift Differentials
LifeMart Employee Discounts
OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
Generous Paid Time Off
*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
Purpose
Responsible for supporting Billing Specialist with on-site activities, including but not limited to assisting residents and families with Medicaid applications and renewals, management of resident trust account activities, census and payer verification, and assisting with collection of accounts receivable. Responsible for cash management functions, including deposits, petty cash, facility bank account, resident trust and bank reconciliation.
Wage:
$24-28 per hour based on experience.
Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities
Office Management Functions
Responsible for cash management functions, including deposits, petty cash, facility bank account, resident trust and bank reconciliation
Assist with collection of accounts receivable in accordance with company policies and procedures
Provide customer service for residents and/or responsible parties.
Maintain daily facility census, reconciling discrepancies with other departments.
Verify Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance eligibility and benefits. Obtain or verify prior authorizations.
Remain up to date on Federal and State billing guidelines
Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident
Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years Skilled Nursing billing and collections, including Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance billing.
Minimum of two years accounting or bookkeeping related post- secondary education.
Proficiency in SNF billing including UB04s and HCFA 1500s
Proficiency in computer use including Excel and Word.
Knowledge of basic generally accepted accounting principles.
