Business Office Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Westland Senior Living is looking to hire a Business Office Clerk to join their team!! The Business Office Clerk is responsible for the timely collection of accounts receivable from all payor sources, updating the accounting systems at the nursing facility and those which interface with the home office. They are directly involved in the maintenance of accurate and complete accounting records, census information, billing ad resident accounts receivable statements.

Business Office Clerk Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete Payer setup and changes for all residents.
• Ensure that Medicaid applications are completed by coordinating with Admissions Department and family.
• Maintain financial files on all residents.
• Complete RFMS Authorizations for new Medicaid/Medicaid Pending Residents. Open RFMS Account if necessary.
• Verify responsible party in PointClickCare has a complete address and phone number for statements and collection calls upon admission.
• Prepare and Scan Deposits.
• Update Corporate Office on all Medicaid changes including admissions, discharges, payer changes, and income changes.
• Rerun Medicare and Medicaid eligibility monthly for all residents.
• Make weekly collection calls to families for private pay, resident liabilities and any other outstanding accounts.
• Run Current Eligibility and Review for All Medicare Residents to ensure Coverage/Days.
• Backs up the Receptionist, answering phones, giving tours, and explaining admission forms and agreements to residents and families.
• All other duties as assigned.

Business Office Clerk Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic systems processing.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic understanding of Medicare and Medicaid claims processing preferred.

Business Office Clerk Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping courses or experience preferred.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.

Benefits:

• Generous Compensation
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Opportunity for Growth
• Paid Time Off

Westland Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability, or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.