What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Business Specialist position at Boys Town?
Provides administrative support with an emphasis on coordinating and facilitating billing and accounts payable processes. This position also ensures accuracy of provider billings and payments for assistance to youth and operates within strict daily and monthly deadlines.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Provides safe and effective services
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Provides safe and effective services
- Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
- Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
- Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.
- Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Works with contracting entities to ensure that the program is accurately paid for services provided to youth or families.
- Reviews provider payments for discrepancies and exceptions, prepares and reconciles bills, and verifies that authorization for payment is current; submits necessary documents for reauthorization as needed.
- Works with program staff to ensure that reports are filed with contracting agencies on time to facilitate timely and accurate payment of for services.
- Performs data entry quickly and efficiently; detects and prevents data entry errors.
- Completes work within appropriate timeframes, prevents backlog, and assists other departmental staff or takes on additional duties as needed.
- Provides administrative support including ordering office equipment and supplies, phone coverage, mail, and tasks associated with financial reporting.
- Maintains and secures records in a manner which ensures that the records are easily retrievable for compliance and audit purposes and also comply with the record retention policy.
- Provides outstanding customer service both internally and externally.
- Collects, inputs, and maintains payroll data and forwards electronically to appropriate approvers.
- Compiles and maintains a procedural manual for job tasks.
- Knowledge of office administrative procedures, practices, and filing methods.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple individuals in a highly tactful, yet precise and professional manner.
- Ability to be dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
- Ability to communicate with individuals in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
- Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
- Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.