Business Office Assistant

Job Description Job Description Position Summary:The Business Office Assistant assists the Business Office Manager in directing the overall administrative, billing, accounting, and payroll functions of the Business Office in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:Must have a minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent experienceTwo (2) years of office management experience preferredOne (1) year in SNF required Specific Job Requirements:Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the business office functions in a skilled nursing facilityMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in SNFMust have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentMust perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationMust understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Essential Functions:Ensures compliance with documentation and record keeping to meet current regulation compliance standards.Provides relevant, complete, accurate and timely financial information to residents, family members (as necessary), administrative staff and Corporate Office.Responsible for cash management of local operation to include resident and payroll accounts - balancing general ledgers by posting standard and adjustment journal entries, assists in preparation of monthly financials, reconciles monthly statements, preforms month-end close for accounting modules.Confirms program eligibility, maintains resident financial files (debits or credits issued), tracks daily census and balances, collects and applies payments, prepares collection letters as neededPerforms and oversees all Accounts Payable processes:Maintains purchase order file and matches invoices, posts invoices, and maintains AP invoice filesPerforms Human Resources and Payroll functions:Verifies and submits employee time, processes and submits payroll information for biweekly payroll, maintains associate's files in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, assists with onboarding employees, performs required background checks, maintains OSHA logs, compliance with COBRA, and coordinates associate benefits plans.Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendanceMust be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentMust be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team as well as exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.Must be familiar with Medicaid and MedicareMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust be familiar with PCC Job Type:Full-time Pay:$30-33 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care