What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Office Assistant Interim Temporary position at Valley Palms Care Center?
Business Office Assistant- *INTERIM POSITION*
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of your job position is to assist in the accounting and billing functions to ensure timely and accurate collection of accounts receivable while complying with federal, state and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Business Office Manager or Administrator.
The Business Office Assistant will work cooperatively with all departments. They will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.
THIS POSITION IS INTERIM ONLY- PERMANENT POSITION IS NOT AVAIABLE AT THIS TIME. THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE 4-6 MONTHS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting the Business Office Manager with daily functions of the accounting department
Completing Medi-Cal billing
Processing invoices for payment on a timely basis
Verify invoices received for quantity, prices and discounts
Obtaining required authorizations for all services received
Billing all payers timely according to the schedule provided on the monthly AR Calendar-Medicare, MediCal, Medicare Advantage, Managed MediCal, Workers Comp, Commercial payers and patients and/or patient representatives
Timely follow up on all outstanding accounts to ensure facility goals are met in DSO, Bad Debt and collection percentages
Protecting PHI per HIPAA guidelines
Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
Other tasks as assigned
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. 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.
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
High school diploma or GED
Accounting and business classes a plus
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting principles for skilled nursing
Knowledgeable of Medicare and Medi-Cal procedures preferred
Proficient and accurate with data entry and 10-key calculator
Proficient usage of accounting software and Excel
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Working Conditions
May encounter frequent interruptions
May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
Must be able to stand, bend and reach throughout the day
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time working on a computer
Repetitive hand motion
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion
Ability to read fine print on financial statements and invoices