Come join our awesome team as a Full-Time Accounts Receivable Coordinator at Gulf Coast Village. We're offering a great work environment!

The Gulf Coast Village Campus is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Resident billing and collections; resident fund maintenance (when applicable); government reports as well as corporate reports; AIR management; other duties as assigned by the supervisor in accordance with all federal state and local laws and regulations and established corporate policies and practices. Reports to the Director of Accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responsible for all resident accounting and bookkeeping functions including: maintaining and updating the census; posting payments and charges to resident ledgers; balancing daily receipts; collecting delinquent accounts and if necessary, recommending appropriate delinquent accounts for collection agency turnover; maintaining and updating resident trust funds.

• Accumulates, maintains and generates accurate statistics and reports.

• Processes monthly billing including: verifying Medicare eligibility and coverage days available; analyzing each bill and/or claim for accuracy and completeness; submitting appropriate statements and/or claims to Medicaid, private insurance and private paying entities.

• Follows up on claims using the online billing system and other systems as appropriate.

• Maintains and updates resident accounts by: interviewing residents or their representative to arrange a payment method; securing information on a resident's or potential resident's financial status; evaluates the resident's financial status and makes recommendations to approve or deny an extension of credit.

• Maintains, organizes and updates resident financial files, billing documents, reports, remittance statements and other pertinent data related to the billing and collection functions of the business office.

• Verifies resident account balances are accurate and that charges and statements are prepared and submitted accurately and timely.

• Communicates and works in cooperation with fiscal intermediaries, accountants, auditors, cost report preparers, local, state and federal agencies and private insurance companies.

• Develops, encourages and maintains good communications with other departments, residents, their representatives and family members, other staff and visitors.

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of protected health information.

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Director of Accounting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Associates Degree in business related field or equivalent experience.

• Two (2) years' office management experience preferred.

▪ One (1) year in long-term care, hospital or other health care institution, preferably processing claims during that time.

▪ Experience and knowledge of business office practices, and laws, regulations, and guidelines in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge, Skills

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