Business Office Assistant

Live The MissionThe Assistant Business Office Manager assists the Business Office Manager in the overall administrative, billing, accounting, and payroll functions of the business office in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Reports to Business Office Manager (BOM).Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications:High school graduate or equivalent. Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.One (1) year in post-acute care or other geriatric-related field preferredExperience in Medicare and Insurance Billing requiredSpecific Requirements:Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mailAbility to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the business officeMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general business office responsibilities, cash receipts and billing, patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingPromotes a culture of integrity, maintains an "open door" policy, and does not participate in or allow retaliation against those who report good faith concernsActively implements the compliance program and Code of Conduct and ensures 100% participation by department staffEssential Functions:Assist with effective management and oversight of bookkeeping functions including: posting payments and charges to patient ledgers, balance daily receipts, collect delinquent accounts, and evaluate need for and refer delinquent accounts to collection agenciesMaintain facility checkbook and reconcile checkbook regularlyResponsible for patient accountsAssume the duties of the BOM in his/her absenceExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageLift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbsAn Equal Opportunity Employer