Position Title: Business Office Manager

Salary: $58,982.40 per year

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.



Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field AND two (2) years of accounting and billing experience in a hospital, long term care, or other health related facility to include one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. 

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer.


Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Revenue Controller, the incumbent supervises and directs the business office staff at each Kane Community Living Centers and assures that all required resident information is obtained in order to expedite reimbursement for charges and expenses. Work is performed in accordance with Federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long term care facilities.



Overview:


Duties:

  • Supervises the work of subordinate staff, through assignment of work, establishment of priorities, approval of leave requests, and the completion of performance appraisals.
  • Assures that all required resident data and information is gathered and input into SOS in order to expedite the reimbursement of expenses and charges from Medicare, Medicaid, and third party insurers.
  • Interviews residents and family members to obtain needed information, explain billing processes and procedures, and provide information on policies, regulations, and accounts maintained.
  • Monitors the preparation of all receipts for resident income sources and reviews quarterly statements.
  • Maintains information on bed availability for admission purposes. 
  • Oversees and monitors final preparation of daily and monthly census, ensuring information is timely and accurate.
  • Ensures that accurate and timely fiscal reports are provided to Central and local management.
  • Reviews accounts receivable to determine problem or aged accounts and takes remedial action to recover funds.
  • Oversees the review and reconciliation of all batch control logs, edits, and equivalencies.
  • Ensures that residents receive funds as requested and in accordance with state and Federal requirements, reconciles all resident fund accounts properly and in a timely manner, and maintains and controls resident fund petty cash, Kane Foundation petty cash, and other cash funds.
  • Oversees and monitors the preparation of MA applications and the appeal/resubmission of rejected claims.
  • Supervises the receipt, processing, and distribution of mail.
  • Participates with nursing and therapy staff on resident care needs and completion of MDS forms.
  • Maintains meal ticket system and related cash receipts.
  • Reviews and approves vendor invoices for payment.
  • Assists and provides information to County and State auditors and survey staff.
  • Performs related duties and tasks as required and directed by the Revenue Controller.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to finance and accounting.
  • Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations.
  • Principles and practices of supervision.
  • Office, accounting, bookkeeping, and medical practices and procedures.

Skill in:


Ability to:

  • Read and interpret financial records and reports.
  • Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, and objectives, and policy and procedures of the facility.
  • Use a Personal Computer and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel or Access.
  • Relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within a long-term care facility.
  • Communicate, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, employees, residents, family members, visitors, County Officials, government agencies, and the general public.
  • Read, write, and understand written and oral instructions.

 

 


Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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