Assistant Business Office Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Position Summary:
- The 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:
- Must be high school graduate or equivalent. Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- One (1) year in post-acute care or other geriatric-related field preferred
Specific Requirements:
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the business office
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must be knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department
- Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general business office responsibilities, cash receipts and billing, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Promotes a culture of integrity, maintains an “open door” policy, and does not participate in or allow retaliation against those who report good faith concerns
- Actively implements the compliance program and Code of Conduct and ensures 100% participation by department staff
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to 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 agencies
- Must be able to maintain facility checkbook and reconcile checkbook regularly
- Must be able to responsible for patient accounts
- Must be able to assume the duties of the BOM in his/her absence
- Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
- Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Must be able to communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs
An Equal Opportunity Employer