Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Prefer Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

The Business Office Coordinator's primary purpose is to work with residents and their family to ensure that a payer source is in place during the admissions process. The position also monitors, updates, and ensures the payer source remains active throughout the stay.

Administrative Functions

Meeting with all new admissions (resident or family) to explain financial obligations

Ensure that private pay arrangements are initiated. This includes maintaining dialog with responsible party prior to residents converting from any other payer source.

For Medicaid pending residents, obtain information needed to file a complete Medicaid application in a timely manner

Submit Medicaid applications in a timely manner

Submit Medicaid re-certification in a timely manner

Follow up on any communication from Medicaid office in a timely manner

Prepare daily bank deposits for operating and trust accounts

Serve as Facility liaison for accounts receivable issues including collection of payment within the Facility

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Administrator

Specific Requirements

Must be computer literate (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills).

Must be able understand the English language.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

Be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Be knowledgeable in computers, data retrieval, input and output functions, etc.