Positions Summary: The primary focus of this position is to complete private pay, Medicare and Medicaid billing in a timely fashion with follow up calls monthly. Manages accounts receivable follow- up via mail distribution and logging and tracking of all inquiries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Enters invoices for accounts payable and checks invoices for accuracy, including matching checks to invoices. Enters admissions and insurance data into the billing system. Also enters admissions information into the lab system and insurance information for the pharmacy. Receives a copy of the morning census from all wings and develops a daily census report. Participates in and provides a census update for facility personnel. Compiles a monthly aging report to determine write-off amounts. Responsible for resident billing including billing of private pay patients. Answers and handles family questions regarding billing. Performs Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing on a monthly basis. Enters ancillary charges into Billing System. Creates new face sheets for each resident when charges occur. Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and facility needs. Represents Innovative Healthcare in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others. Strictly adheres to infection control and safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Assures that call all call bells are answered promptly, meeting all residents’ needs in a timely manner. Reports incidents, accidents or changes in condition to the RN Supervisor immediately. Participates annually in continuing nursing education. Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and other federal and state regulations. Serves as a mentor, a leader and a role model and represents Innovative Healthcare in a manner that conveys professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honestly, fairness, personal integrity and a respect for the fundamental rights, dignity and privacy of others. Promotes excellent community relations and serves as a member of various internal and external committees and attends special events and functions. Manages and coordinates other related nursing management responsibilities as necessary. Manages and coordinates the planning, initiation and completion of special projects as required. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental goals and facility needs. Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and facility needs. Represents Innovative Healthcare in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.