The Finance Department is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to join our team! This position will sit in 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Account Receivable :
The Accounts Receivable Manager provides assistance and guidance to the staff, residents and their families/designated representative with regard to their financial rights and responsibilities pertaining to residency at The Jewish Home and Hospital.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise/Guide staff on a daily basis
2. Print and analyze aging report and follow up on outstanding balances
3. Analyze and refund credit balances
4. Monthly closing of Billing and Cash
5. Monitor monthly billings
6. Monitor and ensure timely submission of Medicaid applications and recertifications
7. Monthly cash reconciliation
8. Monthly billing reconciliation
9. Monthly analysis of Patient Funds
10. Meet with Staff weekly on Medicaid applications and collections
11. Follow up with various agencies to ensure proper direction of payments
12. Analyze resident’s accounts for accurate billing and payments
13. Correct charges/payments in billing system as necessary
14. Referral of cases to Legal Counsel as needed
15. Interface with Legal Counsel for case status
16. Maintain files in common drive
17. Budget letter verification
18. Meet with Social Work on problematic cases
19. Prepare monthly aging reports by payer and present to Management
20. Review cash receipts for accuracy in posting
21. Maintain satisfactory attendance
22. Create/maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the Facility
23. Maintain confidentiality of all residents information
24. Ensure that the Resident’s rights to fair and equal treatment, privacy, rights to wage complaints are well established and maintained at all times
25. Maintain an organized work area so that files are easily accessible
26. Follow Nursing Home policies and procedures
27. Assist with weaning of files for storage as needed
28. All other related job duties
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
1. Good communication and organizational skills
2. Knowledge and proficiency with computer and other office equipment
3. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Security and other entitlement and insurance coverage
4. Knowledge of General Ledger
5. Knowledge of Nursing Home reimbursement
6. Ability to relate well with residents/families
7. Ability to relate well with Management
8. Ability to Supervise staff
9. Ability to work with other staff as a team
10. Ability to utilize computer and other office equipment skillfully and safely
AGE-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
1. Ability to related to adult and geriatric populations in a manner that respects their needs and capabilities
2. Ability to interact with his/her staff in a manner that respects their needs
3. Ability to interact with fellow Supervisors in a manner that respects their needs
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Four years of College or equivalent experience
2. Minimum 5 years billing experience preferred
3. Minimum 2 years Supervisory experience
4. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Third party billing
5. Medicare and SNF billing and collection experience , preferably MEDICAID NY billing and collection experience, ALP and Senior Housing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Required to reach and bend to access files
2. Required to sit at a desk for long periods of time
3. Required to use computer for longs periods of time
4. Required to open file draws which may weigh 50-75 pounds
5. Required to speak and write in an understandable manner
6. Required to possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to fulfill responsibilities for interactions and communication with Residents, families, staff, visitors and community agencies
Reasonable accommodations may be made enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident/patient care.
