Medicaid Specialist Bookkeeper

Job Details NHC Murfreesboro is currently looking for a Medicaid Specialist with Bookkeeping experience to join their team! This Position Is Responsible For The Following Assist patients with State Medicaid application for secondary coverage and long term care benefits Maintain an accurate daily census record. Accumulate and price all charges for supplies and services. Classify all charges between distinct service areas. Record charges for processing in an automated accounts receivable system. Bill accurately and timely all parties for the services rendered. Assist the administrator in collection of accounts receivable. (This requires understanding of reimbursement procedures including state and federal contracts, i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private insurance, etc.). Maintain files and documentation on the status of all outstanding accounts receivable. Safeguard all cash transactions. Deposit all cash receipts intact each day after reconciling money to the original documentation. Maintain petty cash funds. Record the cash receipts for processing in an automated accounts receivable system. Determine that all disbursements have proper authorization, receiving and documentation. Classify and record all disbursements for entry to general ledger. Assist administrator to ensure timely payments which maximize cash management. Submit in a timely fashion personnel action forms after proper authorization, maintaining historical record in personnel file. Account for all transactions in Patient Trust Fund. Be familiar with and follow all company and facility policies and procedures. Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines. Other duties as assigned from time to time. Qualifications Experience in insurance verifications and collections experience required Payroll experience preferred Possess good communication skills with attention to detail. Be able to work effectively and thoroughly with patients and families. Be well-organized, persistent and work as a team player with other departments. Computer skills: Microsoft Office skill set mid-level fluent knowledge of Excel Other Requirements Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail Able to work accurate and effectively with pressures of report schedules Excellent verbal and written skills Able to work with a team Benefits NHC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401k match and much more. A complete list of benefits available at time of interview. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)